Vehicle Description
1935 Cadillac 355 Imperial Sedan
Pre-World War II Cadillacs were well-built, powerful, mass-produced
luxury cars aimed at an upper-class market which included highly
visible stars from the golden age of Hollywood. As highly regarded
competitors to the world's finest automobiles, they combined custom
bodies from GM's in-house Fleetwood Coach Division with some of the
world's most innovative and powerful engines, to create an
unmatched sense of style and grandeur.
For over 100 years Cadillac has been the standard by which many
define the very best. And in the 30s, when the marque was at the
top of the luxury car market, custom coaches like this 355 Imperial
Sedan rightfully earned their famous 'Standard of The World'
tagline. A chauffeur is certainly something to consider, but not
necessary.
Exterior
Cladded in light blue and two tone white, perfectly placed on the
correct panels to add the contrast and provide highlights where
needed, and darker areas where necessary. Starting upfront atop a
gleaming mile high radiator is the Cadillac mascot, a flowing
goddess in perfect chromed form. Art Nouveau style fenders, a
single panel with just the right rake and curvature, nestles the
bullet headlights, fog lamps, and driving lamps. Dual spare tires
with their correct metal covers, have the dual rear-view mirrors
attached to the top. All wheels are premium wide white sidewall
tires that wrap red steel wire wheels and rims. All in beautiful
condition. Perfect running boards join the front and rear fenders.
Above are the entry doors the front doors being the standard size
normal hinged, and the passenger doors are notably wider and hinge
"suicide" style. Moving to the back of this wonderful automobile, a
chrome luggage rack is fitted, and flanking on each side are steel
enclosed bullet style taillights.
Interior
Ultra-smooth dark blue leather stretches across the door panels,
and front split bench seat. A banjo style steering wheel is backed
by a black and chromed metal dash, which houses perfectly aged
white gauges. Surrounding the top of the dash is highly figured
burl, lacquered so you can see yourself in it. Separated by a gray
felted panel with a roll down window, the massive rear passenger
compartment has a gray bench that runs from door to door. 2 jump
seats are seen folded into the center panel. Door panels for the
rear are dark blue felt, all in excellent condition. Plush gray
carpeting covers the floor and footrests which are part of the
folding jump seats. Matching burl window surrounds and rear arm
rest tips finish off the interior.
Drivetrain
A Flathead V8 with a manual transmission is seen under the hood,
and it resides in a very nice engine bay. A late model alternator
has been put on by the consigner as an upgrade.
Undercarriage
As expected, unremarkable, save for no rust anywhere, clean and
pristine exhaust system, 4-wheel drum brakes and an intricate X
style frame. A large pumpkin and a new gas tank bring up the rear
of the underside.
The definition of "you have arrived" this stunning two-tone large
automobile will be a head turner, a show stopper, and you can star
in your own parade by just driving for groceries. Oh wait, the
butler does that!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 150 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently also on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
