To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Auburn
Fall event, 3 - 5 September 2020.
Estimate:
$40,000 - $50,000
- Offered from The Walter Miller Estate
- 90 bhp, 341 cu. in. L-head V-8 engine; three-speed manual
transmission
- Features rumble seat for additional passengers
Compared to its predecessor, the exterior of the 1929 Cadillac was
little changed. The parking lamps were moved from the cowl to the
tops of the fenders, which was a subtle modification that provided
a bit sportier look. Significant changes took place under the sheet
metal, however, with the most important of these being a new
"clash-less" Synchro-Mesh Silent-Shift transmission, which negated
the need for double-clutching and enabled much smoother gear
selection. New mechanical four-wheel brakes required considerably
less pedal pressure than earlier models, and the shatterproof
Security Plate glass became standard in all windows. The suspension
system featured new double-acting Delco shock absorbers, and the
fully adjustable seats became standard.
This Fisher-bodied 1929 Cadillac Convertible Coupe is finished
green with a black belt line and fenders with a tan convertible
top. The paint has developed a charming patina over the years. The
Cadillac rides on wood spoke wheels wrapped with Firestone tires.
The exterior features a driver's side wiper, spotlight, and
sideview mirror; a rumble seat, two rear mounted spares, and a golf
club door on the passenger side round out the exterior. The
interior bench seat and door panels are trimmed in black leather
and the dashboard features the typical instrumentation from the era
in addition to a Jaeger clock. To view this car and others
currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af20.
