Vehicle Description
1935 CADILLAC 355-D ALL-WEATHER PHAETON for sale. Motorcar Classics
is proud to present this sensational 1935 Cadillac 355-D
All-Weather Phaeton featured in Bright Red with Tan leather
interior and matching Tan canvas convertible top. This body style
was known as the Series 20, V-8 convertible sedan for 5 passengers,
style #35-671, and it carried a list price of $2,955.00. This
particular car has a very interesting story behind it.For 1934,
Cadillac styling introduced more streamlined designs. Their
coachwork featured smooth, round front fenders. Relocating things
like the horns and radiator cap under the hood gave the new
Cadillac a significantly sleeker appearance. New, independent
suspension in the front and a rear stabilizer bar made for a
significantly smoother ride as well, and the 315 cubic inch V-8 saw
an increase in power. A resounding success, the car remained mostly
the same the following year.This example is quite possibly the
quintessential 1935 Cadillac. Featured in numerous Cadillac
publications it was ordered in April of 1935 from Capitol Cadillac
for Shriners 62 Annual conclave in Washington D.C. as evidenced by
the delivery note on the build sheet and photographs of the event.
The original color was Dania Cream with Tan top and interior, and
Brilliant Green wheels with optional painted metal wheel covers. A
copy of the original build sheet and a period black and white photo
showing the car as it was delivered and used as the Shriners Parade
Car for the 1935 Conclave and throughout the 1930s are included in
our photo presentation.Wonderfully finished and equipped, the car
currently wears bright red paint over a tan leather interior and
rides on beige wheels with red wheel discs and whitewall tires.
Dual enclosed side-mount spare tires are mounted with a mirror
each, while Super 8 spotlights can be found up front and a folding
luggage rack in back. The front and rear doors are joined in the
center of the car by huge fabulous chrome hinges and the unique
rear fender skirts incorporate a faux chrome hubcap into their
design. The interior is lavishly equipped with a heater, radio,
restored gauges, sun visors, banjo steering wheel, cigarette
lighter mounted in the back of the front seats and a robe rail.This
significant Cadillac was restored to the highest standards by Blair
Hilborn, who owned Hilborn Restorations of Bishop, CA, as his
personal car. Tragically, Hilborn and several friends were killed
in a small plane crash en route to the Hershey Meet about three
months after the Cadillac restoration was completed.This Cadillacs
presentation remains absolutely stunning. The paint chrome interior
and details are all exquisite. A CCCA Full Classic, it would be
more than at home on a competitive concours field or tour.