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Cadillac Imperial Series 20 V8 353 cui — 1934

For those who wish to travel in style, here is an exclusive 90-year-old with interesting provenance in very good condition.

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"Large, grand, and eye-catching."

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SALTSJÖ BOO
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"Large, grand, and eye-catching."

Description

General Motors was the leading manufacturer of limousines in the 1930s. The bodies were built by Fisher with 128’’ and 136’’ wheelbases and by Fleetwood with a 146’’ wheelbase. The model designation for those with a 136’’ wheelbase is “355D Eight Series 20,” and a total of 2,729 Cadillac cars of this series were produced. This 7-seat Cadillac Imperial Sedan is one of those manufactured with a 136’’ wheelbase. Cadillac limousines were used by royal families, governments, and companies. These vehicles were exclusively driven by employed chauffeurs. This vehicle has a partition between the front and rear seats. The front seat is upholstered in leather, and the rear seat and jump seats are upholstered in fabric. Curtains for the rear side windows and rear window were generally standard. One accessory present in this car is a speaker system. It is mounted on the right side in the front passenger compartment. When the partition window was raised, the passenger in the back seat could speak with the chauffeur and give him various instructions. Other accessories include turn signals, which became mandatory in the 1930s, and a radio. This vehicle was sold new to mill manager Karl Fredrik Göransson, residing in Högbo, Sandviken, and owner and CEO of Sandvikens Jernverk. The car was registered on 1934-07-17 and received the registration number X 439. On 1950-10-30, the car was sold, and on 1951-06-30, it was deregistered. The owner who deregistered the car lived in Valbo. The previous owner of the car bought it from a car painter, also living in Valbo, according to a receipt dated 1988-04-21. Thus, the Cadillac has probably been in the area since new. This owner restored the car over 12 years to its current condition. There is a receipt from the vehicle inspection dated 2000-05-24, indicating that the car is approved and re-registered.

Technical data

  • Year
    1934/1934 
  • Registration date
    2000-06-06 
  • Mileage
    06109 km 
  • Kw / hp
    96 / 131 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Leather 
  • Colour
    Dark Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The car starts easily, and the engine and drivetrain work well. The radio and speaker system have uncertain functionality. The trafficators work, but the left one has some difficulty fully extending.

  • Interior condition:

    The interior is in very good and well-maintained condition. You ride like royalty in the back seat, but even the front seats are very comfortable. The door panels, wood details, headliner, and dashboard are all in excellent condition. The carpets are also in good condition.

  • Exterior condition:

    The paint is generally in good condition. There are some cracks and small paint blisters, mainly on the right side of the hood, see pictures. The chrome and trim are in good condition.

  • General condition:

    A grand Cadillac in very good condition. Beautiful and comfortable to ride in.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2021-08-10
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2000-05-24 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2000-06-06 (340717)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2000-05-24
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 2

Facts about the model

The 1934 Model 355D was completely restyled and mounted on an entirely new chassis but used the same engine as in 1933. The Model 355 was divided into three series: the Series 10, 20, and 30. Bodies on the Series 10 and 20 were built by Fisher, and on the Series 30 by Fleetwood, the latter shared with the Cadillac V-12 and V-16. Styling emphasized streamlining, including the concealment of all chassis features except the wheels. Body construction was improved for better insulation against engine heat and reduction of engine, road, and wind noise. Bumpers were of a stylish but ineffective biplane design, mounted against telescoping springs. The grille was V-shaped and sloping, set into a painted shell. Although restricted use of chrome was a feature of the overall ornamentation, a chrome-plated radiator shell was available as an option. Horns and radiator filler cap were concealed under the hood. Teardrop Guide Multibeam headlights were mounted on streamlined supports attached to the fenders. Parking lamps were mounted on the headlight supports. Airfoil-shaped fenders were brought low over the chassis. The hood sills were high with the entire fender shape molded into the radiator shell. Hoods extending nearly to the windshield carried shutter-type louvers in the side panel. Windshields were fixed and steeply sloping: 18 degrees on Fisher bodies, 25 degrees flat, or a 29.5-degree V on Fleetwood bodies. Cowl vents opened toward the windshield; one vent on flat windshield bodies, two vents projecting through openings in the hood on V-shaped windshield bodies. Bodies were 2.0 in (51 mm) lower than on previous models. Added passenger space in the front compartment was achieved by moving the hand brake lever to the left of the driver, under the instrument panel. Rear fenders were airfoil-shaped and carried rear lights that matched the headlights. The gas tank filler was on the left side at the rear of the body, on Fleetwood bodies in the left rear fender. All bodies featured a beaver tail deck that completely covered the chassis. On Fleetwood bodies, the spare was concealed under the rear deck, unless optional fender mounts were specified. Independent front suspension was introduced, called “knee-action.” Engine horsepower increased to 120.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Saltsjö Boo

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2024-07-18.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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