Vehicle Description
This 1936 Cadillac Series 85 Fleetwood V-12 Touring Sedan has Texas
history and is a true classic in every sense of the word. Although
the United States automotive industry began to rebound after the
Great Depression in 1936, buyers were still apprehensive when it
came to buying expensive, top-of-the-line automobiles from luxury
automakers such as Cadillac. As such, the big news for Cadillac was
the introduction of a medium-priced automobile designed to compete
along with companion brand LaSalle with Packard's 120 line which
was seeing noticeable success. Of course Cadillac maintained its
status as the "Royal Family of Motordom" by continuing to sell its
premier Fleetwood-bodied Series 80 and 85 V-12 models and its
Series 90 V-16s. Cadillac's 1936 models saw the introduction of a
redesigned front end treatment with a new "Convex Vee" grille and a
more pronounced vee'd windshield. Down the sides of the 1936
Cadillacs another big change occurred to the doors, with most of
the doors becoming front-hinged replacing the older-style "suicide
doors." At the rear, the '36 Cadillacs saw wider availability of
the bustle-back style trunk area which was also considered at the
time as a more modern design. The easiest way to distinguish a
Series 80 from a Series 85 is to measure the wheelbase with the
Series 85 sitting 7 inches longer than the 80. However, to
distinguish a Series 80 or 85 from the lower level Series 70 or 75
requires either opening the hood to reveal a V-12 (in a Series 80
or 85) or a V-8 (in a Series 70 or 75), or a discerning eye may be
able to spot the modest insignias for a V12 or V8. In total,
Cadillac only produced 901 V-12 models in 1936 which makes finding
a Series 85 like this one a real treat. This particular Series 85
Touring Sedan was purchased new in Texas and sports a well
preserved, older restoration that won a 1st Place CCCA Award.
Powering this antique '36 Cadillac is a 368 Cubic Inch V12 12
Cylinder Engine with a pair of single barrel carburetors that was
said to have pushed out 150 horsepower when new. The 368 V-12 is
backed by 3 speed manual transmission that is shifted via a floor
mounted shifter. Like most Senior Cadillacs of the era, this 1936
Series 85 V-12 features numerous desirable options including dual
sidemounts with covers (a $20 option back in 1936), full wheel
discs ($4 back in 1936), dual outside mirrors, color-matched Fender
skirts, Trippe driving lights and a locking gas cap. The chrome and
brightwork is in very nice shape as well. Weighing over 5,200
pounds with an 138 inch wheelbase this is a massive car that drives
rather effortlessly down the road, especially since it sits on 4
wide whitewall radial tires with disc wheels. The exterior on this
1936 V12 has been refinished in a dignified Royal Maroon Paint that
completes this Cadillac's a classic exterior look. The interior on
this '36 Cadillac 7 Passenger Touring Sedan has an elevated,
distinguished appearance. The front and rear bench seats, along
with the forward-facing auxiliary folding rear seats, have been
reupholstered in beautiful gray herringbone tweed wool. The
matching door panels, gray carpeting, painted dash, and optional
flexible steering all appear to be in wonderful condition and in
their stock configuration. The interior also comes loaded with many
desirable Cadillac options such as an AM radio, ash-trays with
smoking equipment, interior lights and a rear foot rest. The dash
is equipped with a 110 MPH speedometer, oil pressure gauge, ampere
gauge, temperature gauge, and gasoline gauge, along with a
full-size clock. With the high quality chrome and brightwork
throughout the vehicle it is truly understandable why this 1936
Cadillac Series 85 V-12 Touring Sedan is a True Classic. Whether
you're buying your first CCCA True Classic or you're adding to your
existing classic Cadillac collection, this 1936 Cadillac Series 85
Fleetwood V-12 7 Passenger Touring Sedan would make an excellent
choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!
*368 Cu. In. V-12
*Dual One Barrel Carburetors
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*Dual Sidemounts & Fender Skirts
*Wide Whitewall Radials w/ Wheel Discs
*CCCA "True Classic" - Senior Badge - '77
*1 of 901 Produced
*Royal Maroon Exterior
*Gray Herringbone Tweed Wool Interior
*Two Forward Facing Aux. Seats w/ Smoking Equip.
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 60,682 Miles
