Vehicle Description
1947 Cadillac 75 Series Limousine 346ci V8 - Black Over Tan And
Black Interior - Original Interior - Formerly Owned by Aviation
Pioneer Glenn Martin - Power Windows - One of 300 Series 75
Limousines Made In 1947 (Please note: If you happen to be viewing
this vehicle on a website other than our main website, it's
possible that only some of our many photographs of this car are
presented due to website limitations. To be sure you access all the
photographs, please go to our main website: Garage Kept Motors.)
Hoping to park this stately Cadillac in your Garage? Make us an
offer we can't refuse...and it could be yours. This car has a
commanding presence and looks amazing rolling down the road. It is
said that this car was used in the filming of the Godfather Movies,
although we have no way to substantiate that. It is a fun rumor,
and riding in this car does make you feel like a boss. Although we
don't know for sure that the car was used in the Godfather movies,
what we do know is that the first owner of the car was Glen Martin.
Mr.Martin was an aviation pioneer whose company, after several
mergers and acquisitions, is now known as Lockheed Martin. A black
and white photo shown in our listing photo set is a photo of
Mr.Martin, his mother Minta, and their driver next to this Cadillac
and one of his planes. This Cadillac is an elegant car that
features curves, contours, and just the right amount of chrome
trim. Penned by the late-great designer Harley Earl, this car has
an amazing shape. Curves and contours flow to culminate in an
elegant design. The chrome trim throughout the car really shows
thanks to the contrasting black paint. The car has been repainted
once, and it looks as if the repaint was completed quite some time
ago. The paint is glossy and even throughout. There are a few small
details on the exterior of the car that we noticed are showing some
age - the running board rubber trim, the tail light lenses, and a
few of the chrome pieces around the tail lights show some age. At
any angle the car is pleasing to the eye, and small details like
the Zeppelin airship-shaped bumperettes begin to catch your eye the
more you admire the car. Interior is interesting as the front
compartment is a different color than the rear passenger area.
Since there is a partition between the two, the two tone color
scheme doesn't look too strange. The front seat area, including the
headliner is finished in black. Power window switches that operate
all the windows can be seen on the driver's side door. The glass
partition between the front seat and rear passenger area is also a
power window. Unlike many cars today, the wood trim and chrome trim
is real metal and wood that have a beautiful finish. Symmetry on
the black and chrome adorned dashboard is pleasing to the eyes. A
pair of round instruments flank the large radio and speaker grille
which features vertical chrome strips. A large diameter, ivory
rimmed steering wheel which features a chrome horn ring matches the
gearshift lever trim, and heater levers. The rear passenger area is
finished in tan upholstery, which pairs well with the chrome and
wood trim throughout. A pair of jump-seats are mounted at the base
of the partition wall and are actually pretty comfortable for short
trips. The large, cushy rear seat could double as a couch, and once
seated there, an upholstered footrest is within reach. The interior
is highly original and is in surprisingly good condition. The 346ci
V8 under the hood is actually the same engine that GM provided the
US Military to power the M5 and M24 tanks. It's certainly up to the
task of powering this big Cadillac down the road. The 4800 pounds
that this car weighs, and its big presence makes it look as though
it would be difficult to bring to a stop, but the car does have
hydraulic assist brakes which are a welcome feature. Make some room
in your garage for this beautiful, classic Cadillac, but first make
us