AUCTION LIVE ON BAT! The 1939 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe
is a striking pre-war convertible powered by Cadillac's V8 engine
driven by a three-speed manual transmission with gear vendor
overdrive and is in overall excellent condition. The Cadillac is
finished in Kingston Gray with a green leather interior and brown
convertible top. This Cadillac is a CCCA award winner and has been
through a three-year restoration. This Cadillac has remarkable
rarity as one of only 27 examples built with just five known
survivors. This is a great opportunity to own a collectible,
well-cared show winner and road-ready Cadillac! The 1939 model year
represents the pinnacle of pre-war American luxury craftsmanship,
with this Series 75 Convertible Coupe built by Fleetwood. The 1939
Cadillac is recognized as a highly significant classic and commands
respect among serious collectors for its engineering and design.
The Cadillac was built on January 27, 1939, and originally shipped
to Northwest Motor Co in Seattle, Washington. Not only is this a
rare collector's piece but this particular Cadillac has had
thousands of miles of touring through its history. Mr. John
Milliken of Westlake Village completed the restoration in 1994 and
showed the Cadillac at Pebble Beach Concours in 1994. in 2001, Mr.
Rudolph Hemley, who was a co-owner, toured the Cadillac from
California to Maine participate in a CCCA show. In 2003 the
Cadillac was shipped to France and toured for two years through
Europe. The current owner acquired the Cadillac in 2020 and has
actively enjoyed it for both short and long-distance touring. In
2025, the current owner completed a CCCA mini caravan to Southern
Arizona. This Cadillac is a proven long-distance tourer and
multi-war winner with a presence heavily featured in the CCCA show
and tour circuit. Truly a multifaceted proven classic that is ready
for it's next adventure. The exterior of the Cadillac is finished
in Kingston Gray that is in overall excellent condition with good
depth and color. There are some chipped areas in high use areas and
minimal retouched spots. The chrome and brightwork are in excellent
condition, and the windshield and glass are in excellent condition.
The Cadillac has its signature dual side-mounted spare tires,
16-inch chrome wheels with Hercules whitewall tires, functioning
bullet style headlights and taillights, turn signals, and a working
horn. The convertible top is brown with dark green piping in
excellent condition, and the brownboot cover is brown is in
excellent condition. The Cadillac is a lovely example that
maintains its classic convertible presentation! The interior of the
Cadillac is in overall excellent condition, featuring green leather
upholstery with green carpeting in excellent overall condition and
a brown painted dash that is in excellent condition. The doors have
wood door caps with a beautiful inlay design and green leather door
panelswith white stitching. The cream-colored steering wheel is in
excellent overall condition with no cracks. All instrumentation is
operational including the speedometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure
gauge, engine temperature gauge, and amperage gauge, with a clock
that is not working.The rear jump seats are green leather in
excellent condition, and the trunk features light brown carpet in
excellent condition. The cabin presents as well preserved and ready
to enjoy. Mechanically, the Cadillac is powered by its V8 engine
equipped with a three-speed manual transmission with gear vendor
overdrive that operates smoothly. The Cadillac has h ydraulic drum
brakes, front independent coil-spring suspension and a rear
semi-floating axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs. The Cadillac
has a 6V electrical system with generator charging with cutoff
switch. The Cadillac starts, runs, and drives great! For more
information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at
1.623.404.9042 or email us at
[email protected] . This
1939 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible Coupe is available for
inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to offer
FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections, and we help coordinate
shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are
interested in financing.
