Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$275,000 - $325,000
An authentic V-16 convertible coupe with original chassis, engine,
and bodyOne of only 10 examples produced in 1938Formerly owned by
well-known enthusiasts George Holman and Rick CarrollOriginally
delivered in Rochester, New York185-hp, 431-cu. in. L-head V-16
engine and three-speed manual transmissionClassic Car Club of
America (CCCA) Full Classic
The car offered here, engine no. 5270250, was one of a mere 10
convertible coupes built on the Cadillac V-16 chassis in 1938. Its
original build sheet, a copy of which is on file, notes that it was
originally painted Moleskin Gray, a color code that matches the
paint code (no. 6) shown on the original Fleetwood firewall tag.
Originally the car was sold in Rochester, New York, but had made
its way to Pennsylvania by the 1960s. It was found along the famous
Pennsylvania Turnpike by early CCCA member Ted Johnson and was
subsequently restored for him by the well-known George Holman of
Massachusetts.
Refinished some time ago in an attractive bright red, the car shows
typical minor wear from age and use, including extensive paint
checking on the rear of the body; the chrome is older but
presentable. The brown leather interior shows wear around the edges
from passengers' arms but is intact and in overall good condition,
requiring only a detailing. The wood-grain on the dashboard is
absolutely beautiful, and the varnish on the wooden door caps has a
rich shine. Under the hood, the engine bay is clean and
presentable, as is the underside of the car.
An ideal car for CCCA CARavans or local shows, this is one of the
rarest of the late V-16s and promises its new owner a wealth of
enjoyment on the open road.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
