Vehicle Description
1931 Cadillac Fleetwood Liberace for sale! Motorcar Classics is
proud to offer this glamorous 1931 Cadillac V-8 convertible coupe,
originally delivered with this coachwork by the Hall Cadillac
Company of Denver, Colorado. Under the hood is a 5.7-litre V8
engine, mated to a three-speed manual transmission. It was
meticulously restored between 1972 and 1975 by Jack Smith of Garden
City, Kansas, a longtime enthusiast who, as noted in news reports
of the period, this time wanted something different. Smith finished
the entire exterior of the Cadillac in 23.75-karat gold leaf,
contrasting beautiful white leather upholstery. The mascot and
hubcaps were both inset with gems, including seven diamonds on each
of the latter. According to Leicester Mercury, this 1931 Cadillac
was owned by flamboyant entertainer, Liberace!Mr. Smith sold his
golden Cadillac at the Auburn Fall auction in Indiana in early
September 1975, drawing much attention and positive press.
Afterward the car eventually moved overseas and resided for over a
decade on display in a German museum, before acquisition by the
current owner, who has enjoyed showing it extensively, drawing the
attention for which it was built! It has since undergone
considerable restoration work, reportedly at a cost of tens of
thousands of pounds. In addition to its glitzy glamour, it retains
Pilot Ray driving lights that turn with the front wheels, as well
as wire wheels painted gold to match and, of course, the golf bag
door permitting stowage of clubs in the floor of the dickey
seat.This is truly a showstopper which remains one of the most
dramatic automobiles imaginable. It really is something different,
and is sure to be the center of attention at any show or display or
imagine it rolling down the road, sparkling, on a sunny day. Your
inspection is invited!
