Vehicle Description
This 1930 Cadillac Series 353 Coupe is a beautifully restored and
well maintained pre-war CCCA Full Classic with wonderful options.
Heading into the 1930 model year, Cadillac had big plans. First,
Cadillac had planned to release new V8 models, and then cement
itself atop the American luxury automaker hierarchy with the debut
of its brand new V-16 models. When Cadillac introduced its new 1930
Series 353 product line in September 1929, it seemed as if
everything was going in accordance the GM marque's plan. That is
until October 29, 1929, otherwise known as "Black Tuesday," when
the Stock Market crashed and sent the world's economy plunging into
the Great Depression. Shortly thereafter, it would become evident
that the upcoming 1930 model year would prove to be tough year for
America's automakers, and Americans as a whole. For a marque like
Cadillac, sitting at the high-end of the luxury car market, the
effects of the Depression were immense since many of their
customers' net worths were wiped out in nearly an instant and they
no longer had the purchasing power needed to buy a brand new
Cadillac. As such, Cadillac production took a major decline in
1930, building nearly 40% fewer Cadillacs in 1930 than in 1929.
Nonetheless, the 1930 Cadillac Series 353s were gorgeous with such
beautiful proportions sitting atop a nice long stance. On the
hoods, vertical ventilated louvers were added so to extend nearly
the full length of the hoods. Moreover, the windshields were raked
back a bit, adding to the modern look. The bodies were also a bit
wider to improve passenger's comfort. Moreover, the 1930 Cadillacs
were impressive on the mechanical side as well with the inclusion
of a higher displacement, higher output L-head V8 engine, that was
enlarged from 341 cubic inches in 1929 all the way up to 353 cubic
inches. This new bored out Cadillac V8 configuration would
ultimately serve as the namesake for the 1930 Cadillac V8 models.
Under the louvered hood on this 1930 Cadillac is a 353 Cubic Inch
L-Head V8 engine fed by a single barrel carburetor that together
were said to have produced 96 horsepower when new. The namesake 353
V8 is mated to selective synchromesh 3 speed manual transmission
with synchros in 2nd and 3rd gear. Exhaust exits the 353 Cadillac
V8 via a single port exhaust setup. This 1930 Cadillac V8 Coupe is
nicely appointed with many options. At the nose, the radiator sits
below a chrome "Flying Goddess" hood ornament and the radiator is
tucked behind a chrome stone guard. Sitting below the radiator is a
pair of auxiliary Trippe driving lights that improve nighttime
visibility while cruising down the road. Moving down the sides of
this '30 Cadillac Series 353, a set of dual sidemounted spare tires
sit in the fender wells and each is topped with chrome outside
mirror. A pair of glass wind wings are mounted on either side of
this 1930 Cadillac Coupe further adding to the upscale look and
feel of the car. The rear of this Cadillac Coupe is capped off with
a pair of golf club doors and an optional rear-mounted trunk rack
so that you can bring all of your belongings with you on a long
weekend or car cruise. Taking neighborhood kids, you grandkids, or
even your mother-in-law for a ride is super fun thanks to a rear
"deck seat," which aficionados know was Cadillac's official name of
the rumble seat. This 1930 Cadillac V8 rides on a set of wide
whitewall tires mounted on painted wire wheels accented with chrome
Cadillac hubcaps. The exterior of this '30 Cadillac Coupe has been
refinished in a gorgeous paint scheme consisting of Claret Red over
Black, and the top has been recovered in beautiful black textured
vinyl. The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this '30
Cadillac V8 Coupe is in fantastic condition and completes the
exterior look of the car. The interior of this 1930 Cadillac Series
353 2/4 Passenger Coupe is absolutely stunning! The tufted front
bench seat has been reupholstered in beautiful Silver Grey
Broadcloth as have the matching door panels, headliner, visors, and
storage compartment located behind the seat. The rear deck seat was
reupholstered in beautiful grey vinyl that is accented with folding
wooden armrests. The color-matched grey carpeting, woodgrain dash
and window accents, interior chrome hardware and passenger door
ashtray, chrome rearview mirror, and steering wheel are all in
wonderful condition and appear to retain the stock appearance and
configuration. The instrument cluster is equipped with a 120 MPH
rotary-style speedometer, temperature gauge, amp gauge, oil
pressure gauge, and fuel gauge, along with a Jaeger clock, all of
which sit below dash lights. Whether you're buying your very first
classic car or you're adding to an existing collection of pre-war
classics, this 1930 Cadillac Series 353 Coupe would make an
excellent choice. Give Ellingson's a call today at
763-428-7337!
*353 Cu. In. L-Head V8
*Single Barrel Carburetor
*3 Speed Manual Transmission
*96 Horsepower
*Dual Sidemounted Spare Tires Topped w/ Mirrors
*Wide Whitewalls on Wire Wheels w/ Hubcaps
*Southern History
*Claret Red & Black Exterior
*Silver Grey Broadcloth Interior
*Auxiliary Trippe Lights & Rear Luggage Rack
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 91,402 Miles