Cadillac V16 Imperial 4375 Fleetwood — 1930

With engine and chassis number 70149 / 7-1525 this is one of nine of Cadillac's revolutionary V16 models that came complete to Sweden as new. This 452 has the new style 4375 body from Fleetwood, was owned from new by Sweet manufacture Mr. Wilhelm Ericson in Gävle. Then it belonged to the General Consulate of the Dominican Republic and later General Consulate Hilda Hagström.
Today, the car has been owned by Tage Jingnert, legendary chairman of the Swedish Cadillac Automobile Club for many years. Among all the other caddy´s, this one was his favorite. During the 70's and 80's the car was completely refurbished and it received the same original color match repaint.

In the 1930s, the Cadillac revolutionized the market with its new 16-cylinder models, which quickly moved the brand to the real luxury car class. The 7.4-liter high-speed 185 hp engine with its overhead valves is considered to be one of the world's finest engines. Its consider as rock ship back in the 1930´s
The V16 models built between 1930 and 1937 and loss maker for Cadillac, it’s said that Cadillac never made a dollar in profit selling these models. Most models were built in1930, totaling 2,887 units were produced.

• Mechanical condition

  Everything in running order, just needs a new battery

• Interior condition

  Complete, nice and original, some small marks in the paint work. Upholstery and carpets still the original one.

• Exterior condition

  A few spots and bubbles in the paint, mostly on the upper part of the car. Some small marks around the car. Very good overall condition.

• General condition

  Very good all round condition.

Fordonsstatus Itrafik 1993-10-13 (Konvert)
Ursprungsbesiktning 1985-08-30 (regbes)
Datum i trafik 1:a gång 1985-09-02
Besiktningsperiod - 1986-12-31
Senast godk besiktning 1986-08-27
Skattebefriad Ja
Antal ägare 3

When the V16 engine arrived in 1930, Cadillac suddenly belonged to the real luxury car class. Although some of the Cadillac V16 chassis was sold to other coachbuilders, all the remaining ones were made byFleetwood, which GM purchased during the 1920s. In total, there were a large number of body options to choose from, including several versions Imperial, Pheaton and Cabriolet.
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The Cadillac V-16 (also known as the Cadillac Sixteen) was Cadillac's top-of-the-line model from its January 1930 launch until 1940. The V16 powered car was a first in the United States, both extremely expensive and exclusive, with all chassis finished to custom order. Only 4076 were constructed in its 11-year run, with the majority built in its debut year before the Great Depression took strong hold. The onset of World War II reduced the sales, resulting it its demise.

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