Vehicle Description
1933 Cadillac Model 370C Town Coupe V-12 - IC - NEED ESTIMATE
Designer: Harley Earl
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Estimate: $45,000 - $75,000
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Serial Engine Number: 4000505
Decoded: 4000=Model 370C V12 engine; 505=Sequential Unit starting
at 001
Engine: 368 cid OHV V12
2x2 Barrel Down-draught Carburetors / 135 bhp
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Vacuum-Boosted Four Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 64,989 Actual Miles
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Unmolested Barn-Find of Desirable 2dr Body Style
Historically Preserved Car
Superior Performance of Famous V12 Engine
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The Model: In 1930, Cadillac made headlines around the world when
they introduced the mighty V16. Unfortunately, it was a stellar car
introduced at the on-set on one of the worst financial crises in
history resulting in a lack of sales. Undaunted, a few months
later, Cadillac's Chief Engineer Ernest Seaholm, announced another
new break-through, the Model 370 V12 series. Effectively it was the
same basic engine as the V16, with four fewer cylinders. By 1933,
V16 production had slowed to only confirmed orders while the V12
was finding some marketing success even though just 952 units were
produced that year. Among the exclusive body styles offered on the
V12 chassis was the Town Coupe which could comfortably accommodate
4-passengers, or 5 if needed, and presented a smart and appealing
design.
The Car: It last changed hands in the late 1960's while our
consignor was residing in Wisconsin. It was a fully operational
vehicle and he and his wife showed the car at several events
including meetings of the Cadillac-LaSalle Club. Several reasons
including health necessitated a move to Texas, so the Town Coupe
was moved to its new spread where it was placed in a barn to curate
for over four decades. Finished in Classic Blue, the lines on this
car are remarkable and it retains all of its original running gear.
The interior appears to be mostly original with gray-stripe
broadcloth fabric covering the seats and side panels, while the
original headliner remains in place. While it lived in a somewhat
protected environment, there are still expected signs of aging on
this 82 year old classic. �The motor has been started since being
extracted from the Barn and vehicle was recently driven a very
short distance. It is offered as running barn-find which will still
need further attention to make it road worthy. This is a very
unique opportunity to acquire a diamond in the rough, equipped of
course with the legendary Cadillac 12 cylinder power plant. �
