Vehicle Description
This rare 1937 Cadillac Series 85 V12 suffered from a building fire
causing significant damage to the car. The damage was caused by
falling burning insulation from above the car. As such the paint,
interior and chrome and more have been destroyed. However, the V12
engine, drivetrain, chassis, panels may be salvageable. The car did
run before the fire, although was in the process of being restored
so the radiator was off of the car and the two Detroit lubricator
carbonators just been rebuilt and as such were not in the car at
the time of the fire. The current status of the engine is unknown,
but you'll notice that the air is still in the tires giving hope to
the fact that it may not have suffered damage beyond repair. Some
vehicle Specs: Engine: 6.0L (368 cubic inches) L-head V12
Horsepower: 135 hp @ 3,400 RPM Torque: 285 lb-ft Carburetor: Dual
downdraft Compression Ratio: 6.25:1 Top Speed: ~95 mph Type:
3-speed manual Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Wheelbase: 138
inches Front Suspension: Coil springs with independent front
suspension Rear Suspension: Semi-elliptic leaf springs Brakes:
Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes Body Style: Convertible Sedan
(four-door with a retractable top) Weight: ~4,800-5,000 lbs Seating
Capacity: 5-7 passengers Limited production; only a handful remain
today Price When New: Approximately $3,600 (a high-end luxury price
at the time) This model was a part of Cadillac's prestigious V12
lineup, offering superior smoothness and power, positioned between
the V8 and V16 models. It was designed for wealthy clientele
seeking both performance and elegance.
