Classic Promenade is pleased to offer for sale via Private Treaty
this spectacular 1930 Cadillac Series 452 V16 Roadster with over 50
Awards including from Pebble Beach, Villa dEste and the 21-Gun
Salute in India. The quality of the restoration is so superior that
it has been awarded Best of Show and 100-points numerous times.
Please forgive the frequent use of the word "perfect" through this
description as we attempt to accurately describe the condition of
our motorcar listings. The livery is simply stunning in Silver and
Black two-tone with twin red coach stripes perfectly sweeping the
length of the body. Perfect chrome adorns the entirely of this
roadster. We love the black painted wheels complimented with
stainless spokes, giving it an elegant but sporty look. The quality
of the paint, chrome and finish are superb in every way. Absolutely
perfect and understandable why so many 100-point victories have
been earned. The original Goddess hood-ornament is beautiful and
bears her correct serial number 91303. The interior is striking
with authentically tanned black leather seats and door panels. The
leather looks period correct, not like so many recently restored
motorcars that look more like the leather from your new Mercedes.
The seats are filled with the correct horsehair for the proper
density and responsiveness. The engine turned dash and
instrumentation are all perfectly as-new and work beautifully. The
top frame and piano black painted top bows are all perfect and
striking. The black Haartz canvas convertible top is perfect and
tight. The all-weather side curtains have some fading and do not
match the deep rich black Haartz canvas convertible top and appear
to have been done years ago. The black rumble seat leather and
finishing are also perfect and as-new. Affixed to the Cadillac
trunk rack is a Cadillac branded low-boy trunk with a beautiful set
of fitted luggage. The exterior is made from matching black canvas
and the interior luggage is all leather with a beautiful and
tasteful black and silver paisley fabric. The roadster is
accessorized with all of the important and correct optional
components, except the quality and attention to detail is second to
none. The dual side mounts benefit from the black painted metal
covers and dual mirrors with jewel-like engraving, including the
Cadillac logo. Dual Cadillac logoed Lorraine spotlights are mounted
to the chrome windshield frame and dual Pilot Ray driving lamps
adorn the front end. On either side of the grill are the massive
13-inch Guide Tiltray headlights, chromed Klaxton horns and the
chromed grill guard mounted in front of the grill. The massive 452
CID V16 is the heart of this Cadillac. The quality of the finish of
this example is spectacular. The engine and manifolds are
beautifully finished in the correct black porcelain and polished
and plated elsewhere. The result is unquestionably one of the most
impressive engine compartments of any classic era motorcar. The 175
hp is smooth and effortless and its three-speed selective
syncro-mesh transmission shifts smoothly. The gearing is tall and
quite suitable for driving at modern speeds, with third gear
capable of pulling this from 2 mph to 100 mph. The chassis is
beautifully detailed, far exceeding what the V16s looked like when
new. The finish is in excellent condition and will continue to
garner perfect or near perfect judging scores. This V16 comes
complete with the rare original tool roll, jack, hub cap removal
wrench, lube gun, tire pressure gauge and engine crank. The value
of this Cadillac has been discussed and reviewed by us and two
other valuation experts within the industry. All three experts
agree that given the provenance and quality of this example, a
25-50 iscount from the value of a pristine and original roadster is
appropriate. In the past year or so, several comparable roadsters
have been sold at public auction ranging from $1.1 to $$1.4
million. Our pricing is therefore based upon this valuation
methodology. HISTORY of this V16 This 1930 Cadillac V16 was ordered
on March 21, 1930 and built new as what is thought to be an
Imperial Limousine on April 7, 1930 at the Fleetwood plant in
Detroit Michigan. It is reported that the Cadillac was originally
bought new by Mr. Atwater Kent of Philadelphia, PA and arrived at
the Philadelphia Cadillac dealer on June 20, 1930. Mr. Kent was the
inventor of the Self-Starter and also operated the world's largest
radio manufacturer. This helped make him become the richest man in
America. Mr. Kent enjoyed the Cadillac in Philadelphia and
eventually transported it to his sprawling mansion in Bel Air, CA.
His estate in Bel Air is now the site of the famous and prestigious
Bel Air Hotel. It stayed at his estate until about 1941. In the
1960s the body had been altered to that of a Roadster and by the
1970s Art Lehner owned it in Scottsville, VA. Jack Miller acquired
it in 1979 and by 1982 it was owned by Jerry Moore in Houston, TX.
Mr. Moore enjoyed the Roadster until 1999, when it was sold to Pete
Todo of Hobart, IN. Mr. Hobart then sold it to its present owner of
the last 20 years. Many of the leading restoration specialists have
been involved in the restoration and rebuilding of this Roadster.
This roadster has been painstakingly and perfectly restored to have
all the authentic details of one of the most desired classics of
all time: the V-16 Roadster. Details are documented in the attached
history detail available on classicpromenade.com. This Roadster
comes complete with its historical documentation, an original
dealer sales brochure, Service Manuals, Information Manuals,
Instruction Book, Shop Manual and more. For more details and
information, please call, text or email Harry Clark at
1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected] . The
Cadillac is available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom.
