Vehicle Description
This 1931 355A features Fleetwood's 4535 convertible coupe
coachwork and presents well in it's two-tone maroon livery. It is
well-equipped with accessories, including dual Trippelight driving
lamps, radiator stone guard, golf bag door and goddess mascot.
Unusually, this car has a single rear-mounted spare wheel instead
of side-mounts, which enhances the flowing fenders and gives it a
refreshingly clean and uncluttered profile. The paint is
well-maintained with a glossy, consistent finish. The painted wire
wheels wear chrome center caps and Firestone wide whitewall tires.
The chrome and brightwork show well all around. The tan leather
trim is in good condition with matching door panels trimmed in the
same leather and matching rumble seat. A period-correct Jaeger
clock and an AC speedometer are set into the original
sunburst-motif instrument panel. The tan canvas convertible top
fits well and works as it should, fitting snugly against the
windscreen. Roll-up glass side windows provide all-weather
protection and allow for touring, rain or shine. It is powered by
its original 353/95hp V8 engine correctly presented with a silver
crankcase, black-painted heads and plug covers, and good-quality
finishing and details, including period-correct clamps and hardware
connected to its Synchromesh 3-speed manual transmission. It runs
and drives well, and the chassis appears well-sorted and tidy. A
CCCA Full Classic.
