Vehicle Description
Cadillac's Model 30 proved to be one of the most significant models
in the Detroit marque's illustrious history, particularly after the
1912 model year, which saw the introduction of the electric
Self-Starter. While the Model 30's replacement came in 1915,
development continued right until the end. This 1914 Model 30
Five-Passenger Touring demonstrates the constant improvements
Cadillac made to keep the car at the forefront of the market. While
the 365.8 cubic-inch L-head inline four-cylinder engine and
three-speed gearbox remained unchanged from the year before,
Cadillac added the option of a two-speed rear axle-a feature that
substantially increased the Model 30's high-speed touring
capability. According to Cadillac build records, this particular
car was shipped on 28 March 1914 to a dealership in Springfield,
Massachusetts. Its fate afterward is unknown, though it was
acquired by the most recent owner approximately twenty years ago,
by then in need of some serious TLC. Fortunately, the owner treated
it to the care it deserved, and total restoration followed,
returning the car to its original glory with beautifully restored
coachwork and mechanical underpinnings. Restorers completely
stripped the Model 30 to its bare chassis; mechanical components
were rebuilt, and brightwork-including the engine's copper water
jackets-polished to a mirror finish. The previous owner
painstakingly restored the body to its original configuration and
selected a beautiful maroon and black livery with red pinstripe
accents. Black interior upholstery is appropriately executed in
button-tufted leather, with black carpet in the rear and a black
convertible top contributing to the authentic and imposing
presentation. Period-correct details include a Cadillac-branded
Gray & Davis headlamps and cowl lamps, a Warner Auto-Meter
speedometer in the cabin, as well as a Cadillac-branded Boyce
Motometer, mounted atop the radiator. Nickel-plated brass finishes
gleam from the electric headlamps, cowl lights, and the
boldCadillacscript on the radiator. Another new feature added for
1914, the hinged steering wheel, makes for easier driver ingress
and egress. Finally, body-color 27-inch artillery wheels wrapped in
black wall tires give the finishing touch to this grand Cadillac.
The engine bay makes an impressive statement, with silver-painted
cast components setting off the brightly polished copper plumbing
and cylinder jackets. Another addition for 1914 was the fitment of
the under-hood air compressor as standard equipment, a previously
optional extra. This car has also been updated with a modern-style
ignition coil for more reliable performance while touring, and
everything appears well maintained since the restoration. The
Cadillac Model 30 was designed with the expectations of an
increasingly mobile America and a rapidly growing market of
upper-class buyers in mind. Cadillac stood for dependability,
performance, and quality - regardless of cost. This beautifully
restored 1914 Five-Passenger Touring would still make for an
excellent touring companion today, enabling its next owner to enjoy
scenic byways in open-top style. Offers welcome and trades
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