Vehicle Description
1941 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood 7-Passenger Touring Imperial
Limousine� The Fleetwood Touring Imperial Limousine of which only
757 were produced (41-7533) Previously owned for nearly 40 years by
a physician and always garage-kept The Fleetwood Series 75 was the
"Cadillac of Cadillacs." Older, cosmetic restoration Black exterior
with black leather chauffeur seat and tan mohair upholstery for the
passengers Functional power glass partition� Loaded with options
such as�under-seat heater, defroster and radio� Mostly original,
well-kept example with rear "suicide" doors Rebuilt 346 CID
Monobloc L-head V-8 engine Three-speed selective synchronized
manual transmission 136-inch wheelbase Independent front suspension
with coil springs; rear leaf springs Power-assisted front and rear
drum brakes Six-volt electrical system Formal, stately and slightly
ominous. These are just some of the adjectives that come to mind
when one sees a black 1941 Cadillac Series 75 Limousine arrive at
the curb. At MotoeXotica Classic Cars, we are proud to offer such a
vehicle and we wouldn't blame you if you heard "The Godfather"
theme when you see it. The 1941 Fleetwood Series 75 Touring
Imperial was a hand-crafted limousine built in the Cadillac
tradition. The Series 75 was the marque's flagship V8. In 1941 the
short wheelbase Series 70 was replaced by the Series 62 and the
long wheelbase Series 75 was integrated into the Fleetwood family.
This was a most brilliant motor car for its day, and it, with
others like it built the "Standard of the World" reputation in
years to come for the Cadillac brand. This magnificent sedan is a
highly sought collectible today as only 757 Touring Imperials
(41-7533) were built. The Fleetwood Series 75 was the "Cadillac of
Cadillacs." Cadillac's flagship Series 75 had a long and
distinguished history. Cadillac's full sized V8 cars spanning six
decades were the Series 70 and Series 75 models. For 1941, the
Series 75 was available as a sedan, Imperial Touring sedan, and a
formal sedan body. There were a variety of body configurations from
which to select and all wore Fleetwood nomenclature. Fleetwood was
the in-house coachcrafter for Cadillac. A doctor owned this example
for almost 40 years, and he made sure it was always stored in a
garage when not in use. The car served him as a weekend driver and
he entered it in local parades. It has also done duty at numerous
weddings. It is one of 2,104 Series 75 models made in 1941.
Finished in black, this car's paint and trim are in overall good
order, but there are some blemishes at various points and the paint
shows some patina, especially around the rear window and some of
the trim. The right front window will not roll down but all of the
windows are clear and crack-free, while the lights are haze-free
and look great. This limo rolls on Denman wide whitewalls mounted
on 16-inch wheels with factory wheel covers. All of its body panels
are solid and straight, including the standard running boards. The
cargo area is in good order and includes a full-sized spare tire,
boxes of parts and vehicle documentation. The engine bay is tidy
and the bumpers look great. Powered by Cadillac's 346 CID 7.0 liter
"L-Head" 8 cylinder engine. It has a cast iron block and head,
three main bearings, and hydraulic lifters. A Stromberg AAV-26,
Carter WDO506s carburetor. This engine produces 150 hp @ 3,400 rpm.
It has a selective synchro manual 3-speed column shift
transmission. The rear is fitted with a Hotchkiss semi-floating
axle with hypoid gears. The Fleetwood Series 75 was the "Cadillac
of Cadillac's.". Power hydraulic braking at all four wheels was
standard. $3,295 went a long way in 1941, that was the base price
of the Series 75 Touring Imperial. Only 757 of these were built.
Thirty years ago, the former owner rebuilt the original engine
himself, using new pistons, camshaft and water pump. The fuel pump
and radiator core were rebuilt in 1987, too. In 2003, the
engine-to-dashboard wiring was replaced. Inside, the chauffeur's
section is in very good overall condition with its black leather
bench seat. The previous owner reportedly had the front seat redone
by someone who formerly worked at the Cadillac factory in Detroit,
Michigan that built these cars. The carpet is in good order, as is
the black headliner, front and rear. The car's black metal
instrument panel looks fabulous, while the original, two-spoke
steering wheel is present and in good condition. The speedometer,
fuel and temperature gauges are inoperable, however. The mirror
glass and shift lever are in good order and there's a factory AM
radio and optional under the seat heater and defroster for the
chauffeur to use. On the other side of the functioning power
divider glass, the original tan mohair rear upholstery looks great,
including on the fold down jump seats for quick jaunts. There's
also a full-width footrest. The window frames and other rear trim
pieces are finished in burled wood, lending some warmth to the
cabin. A clock is embedded in the front seat back so no one has to
bother the driver for the time during the journey. For 1941, the
wheelbase was reduced to 136�inches and the one-piece hood came
down lower in the front, included the side panels and extended
sideways to the fenders. A single rectangular panel of louver trim
was used on each side of the hood. The rectangular grille was wide,
vertical, and bulged foreword in the middle. Rectangular parking
lights were built into the top outer corners of the
grille.�Headlights were now built into the nose of the fenders and
provision for built in accessory fog lights was provided under the
headlights.�Three chrome spears appeared on the rear section of all
four fenders.�Rear fender skirts were standard. Unlike other
Cadillac's, the Series 75 could only be ordered with running
boards. Competition to this car in 1941 included Chrysler's Crown
Imperial Series Limousine, Lincoln's Custom Series Limousine and
Packard's Custom Super Clipper Limousine. This limousine would make
a fine candidate to place into wedding limo service or long Sunday
drives in the country or on tours. It is ready for its next
caretaker to enjoy and admire it. This car is currently located at
our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the
odometer shows 78,033 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean
and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Please click
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