Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$150,000 - $170,000
Offered from a private collectionOriginally delivered to Mexico
City; well-known historyLong-term Midwestern enthusiast
ownershipFinished in original colors of Matisse Brown and
Ravenswood BrownOriginal engine, chassis, and body; accompanied by
a copy of its factory build sheet150-hp, 452-cu. in. OHV V-16
engine and three-speed manual transmissionClassic Car Club of
America (CCCA) Full Classic
This V-16 Cadillac was originally delivered to Mexico City, per its
original build sheet, finished in Matisse Brown and Ravenswood
Brown with Wiese broadcloth upholstery, with metric
instrumentation. In the mid-1930s it was acquired by Maurio Luna of
Rio Blanca and put into storage, where it remained until 1960, when
Se�or Luna sold the Cadillac to American enthusiast Edward King. In
an article in the July/August 1980 issue of Torque magazine, Mr.
King noted that the Imperial sedan was complete and solid save for
the addition of an electric fuel pump and Rochester carburetors,
and that he was able to drive it 333 km over two ranges of the
Sierra Madre mountains into Mexico City - on one bank of cylinders
and with a flat tire!
Mr. King returned to Michigan with the Cadillac in 1963, and in
1974 had a ground-up restoration performed in the original colors
by Regal Restorations. Afterward the car remained in his ownership
for several years, shown in many CCCA Michigan Region activities.
It was then acquired by John O'Sullivan, in whose ownership it was
displayed at the ill-fated AutoWorld theme park in Flint, Michigan,
before joining the current owner's renowned collection.
Well preserved and a wonderful CCCA CARavan or tour car, this
elegant V-16 boasts a superb history that would be difficult to
beat.
Please note that this lot is titled as a 1931.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
