To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 6 - 7 March 2020.
Estimate:
$100,000 - $125,000
- 2004 AACA Grand National Award winner
- Documented by a copy of its Cadillac build record
With the introduction of its new V-12, Cadillac become the only car
company to offer V-8, V-12, and V-16 models. The Standard of the
World was certainly an understatement among luxury marques with
offerings of 134-, 140-, and 143-inch wheelbases, bodies by Fisher
and Fleetwood, three different engine configurations, and the more
moderately priced LaSalle as part of its lineup. It arguably began
a trend that eventually led to Cadillac's domination of the luxury
car field over rival Packard.
While the flagship V-12 and V-16 gathered all the fanfare, the
V-8-powered models like this convertible coupe sold in steady
numbers, helping Cadillac's bottom line during difficult economic
times. Cadillac produced a total of 10,717 V-8s, 5,733 V-12s, and
only 363 V-16s for the model year. All Series 355 Cadillacs rode a
new 134-inch wheelbase shared with its companion LaSalle-six inches
shorter than 1930 models while giving the cars a more sporting
appearance.
This V-8 convertible coupe was originally ordered through Brogan
Cadillac LaSalle Co. in Paterson, New Jersey. While in the
possession of the consignor, it has been stored in a
climate-controlled facility and regularly exercised. It received
its AACA First Junior in 1992, Senior in 1994, Grand National award
in 2004, and CCCA Premier First Place awards in 1992, 1993, and
1999.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am20.
