This is a beautiful 1937 Cadillac Series 75 V8 Convertible Sedan
with Division that has an incredible provenance and has been
restored only as-needed. While retaining many original features, it
has been a proven award winner and tour car. With a well documented
ownership that began with the heiress of the founder of the Crane
Co. plumbing company, extensive service, and detailed restoration
history, the pride of ownership is apparent from new. This Cadillac
was purchased new on November 5th, 1936 at Stuyvesant Cadillac in
Kingston, NY by Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne, daughter of Crane Co.
founder Richard T. Crane. Mrs. Chadbourne owned the car until her
passing in 1966 when the car was left to her nephew and eventually
to his son, whom the current owner purchased it from in 1991.
During her past ownership, this Cadillac has undergone a
refreshening to exacting standards, including a bare metal respray
of the original Thessalon Green paint and a correct replacement of
the tan canvas convertible top in 2018. To maintain the Cadillac as
a fantastic tourer, this owner also commissioned a rebuild of the
engine, transmission, differential, fuel tank and lines, brakes and
lines, radiator and more. The exterior of this Cadillac was
refinished in its original Thessalon Green livery in 2011 and still
appears showroom new. The chrome and brightwork are in excellent
condition with only a few minor imperfections. The tan Haartz cloth
convertible top was replaced three years ago along with the inner
lining and a replating of the convertible top frame. It is still in
concours condition today. The dual side mounts look great and give
the Cadillac a more commanding presence. The chrome wheel covers
are in fine shape and are wrapped with Firestone wide white wall
bias ply tires. With the convertible top down, the Cadillac looks
more like a sporty phaeton than a convertible sedan. The beautiful
green leather interior is largely original with only a
reupholstering of the front seat and new carpet during its 85-year
history. The door panels look terrific, save for some wear marks
near the footwell and from the utilization of the window cranks.
The front seats are comfortable and show little signs of wear. The
rear seat shows well when considering the age and still has a soft
and supple cushion. The two-family history and the original
interior are examples that this Cadillac has been incredibly well
loved and cared for since new. The wood trim looks very nice and
really reveals the quality and beauty that Cadillac is known for.
The dash and instrumentation are clear and clean. The division
operates with a near effortless twist of the handle. Adorning the
area around the division window handle are a cigar lighter and a
rare Fleetwood clock. The interior accent lighting is functional
and bright. Mechanically, this Cadillac is ready for the show field
and for long distance touring. The 346 cubic inch V8 offered 135
horsepower when new and provides ample power. The floor mounted
three speed manual transmission moves through the gears well and
offers a confidence inspiring driving experience. The engine
compartment is finely detailed and the undercarriage is clean. In
addition to the numerous tours and parades in its history, this
Cadillac holds a Senior Badge from the Cadillac LaSalle Club after
being awarded First Place at a Grand National Meet in 1991. The
odometer reads 93,000 miles, 13,000 of which were added by the
current owner. Included in the sale is a lap robe, original
radiator shutters, full set of factory splash pans, screw jack with
handle and lug wrench, tools with pouch, two gallons of Evans
Coolant, spare tire cover clamps, and a box containing a 1937
Cadillac Owner's Manual, historical documentation, restoration
documentation, and communications. For more information and
details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200
or
[email protected] The Series 75 is available for
viewing in Boca Raton, FL.
