1940 Cadillac Series 75 Brunn Towncar
Chassis Number: 3320424
It was December 1939, almost 75 years ago, when wealthy Ohio
industrialist Elroy J. Kulas placed his order for the last
custom-built Brunn Town Car. This was the end of an era. The Brunn
Company had a reputation for unparalleled quality. It is
beautifully crafted with a precision that has not been diminished
by the decades since new. Unlike other custom bodies fitted to a
chassis provided by a major manufacturer, this Brunn design
includes a special cowl and all aluminum bodywork. The hood and
fenders are the only body sheet metal from Cadillac. The handmade
cowl incorporated a steeply raked windshield combined with the the
elimination of vent windows, front and rear, plus center-hinged
suicide doors to provide a very sleek profile for a usually more
subdued body style. There is a raised molding that runs the length
of the car, rear fender to the nose, painted a bright yellow. The
driver's compartment is all black from the original leather seat to
the gloss finish on the dash, sumptuous rear compartment is done in
a soft fawn color with silver inlaid, ebony wood trim, hardware is
satin pewter. There is room for five; three in the generous,
comfortable back seat and two in the jump seats that pull neatly
from the bulk head. The clock is still keeping time and there is
even a socket in the floor to place an umbrella. Small "Brunn"
emblems adorn the hinged door pocket covers. The special body
incorporates a half round bead encircling the entire passenger
compartment accented by a thin yellow pin stripe that compliments
the big body side slash. The external door handles flow gracefully
close to the body. The front and rear doors share two enormous,
precisely machined hinges that require only a gentle touch to latch
the door. All the finest materials of the time were used throughout
the construction and their durability is incredible. Everything
from the carpet to the leather chauffeur's canopy is original and
virtually perfect. It even comes with that wonderful "old-car
smell". Riding on the 141", new-for-1938 Series 75 Chassis and
powered by the war-proven 346 cubic inch L-head V-8, this is not
only a rare and striking automobile, it is a joy to drive. Utterly
reliable and smooth as silk on brand new, period correct tires. The
car has documented ownership and has been winning awards for nearly
50 years.1990 CCCA Annual Meeting in Palm Beach 100 points earned,
participated in 2005 the Pebble Beach Concours inaugural 1600 mile
Tour d'Elegance from Seattle to Monterey, 2008 People's Choice
Award at the CCCA Grand Experience at Hickory Corners, Michigan.
Style, history, rarity all in one very special, lovingly preserved,
original car that you could actually drive home today, this just
might be the one that has it all!