Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale August 17th - 19th, 2017 at
Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please
contact us for more information. Los Angeles Broadcasting Pioneer
Art Astor was a man known for many things. A dedicated businessman,
loving father and grandfather and first rate soldier, Art was also
known for his incredible devotion to the automobile. Russo and
Steele is proud to present in Monterey, California the last
remaining automobiles in Art Astor's legendary collection. The
Devotion Collection features the cars truly closest to Art's heart.
These fourteen remaining offerings are vehicles that Art felt so
passionately about that he kept them the closest to him, through
the end of his life and include prime examples of Pre and Post War
American Classics, American Luxury Cars and European Sports Cars.
This well maintained 1937 Cadillac Convertible coupe is from the
famed Art Astor collection. It is powered by a 346 flathead V8 that
produces 135 horsepower. The 1937 Cadillac features all-steel
construction and an updated egg-crate grill. The fenders were
higher this year and the Cadillac emblem was placed in the center
of the bumper. It has been recently serviced and driven where it
was reported that it started easily and drove smoothly. The engine
compartment presents well with chips evident on the porcelain
manifold. It has the rare combination of a rumble seat and rear
trunk. The maroon livery is very presentable condition with minor
signs of age and use. The tan top is in good order and it is
equipped with fog lights, white walls and Goddess hood ornament.
This is a CCCA Full Classic and is ready for CARavans and other
exciting activities. Being from the famed Astor collection adds to
the allure.
