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Title: 1931 12cyl
Post by: David Instance on January 31, 2006, 04:24:32 PM
I have just bought in France a 1931 2 seater convertable with 2 rumble seats in excellent condition, unfortunately there is no history with the car - it was bought by the previous owner from somewhere in Switzerland.
It has a Fleetwood body and the numbers stencilled on the bulkhead read:

1,5414
BODY 341
JOB 4735

Can anyone please help me, or point me in the right direction to find as much as possible!

Thanks!
Title: Re: 1931 12cyl
Post by: Warren Rauch on January 31, 2006, 05:15:16 PM
 A look at the clubs 2005 directory,page38. It confirms that job (body style) 4735 was a 2pass conv coupe with rumble seat and 362 cars were made . So body 341 would be near the end of production. What are you hoping to find out about the car?
Title: Re: 1931 12cyl
Post by: David Instance on January 31, 2006, 05:42:32 PM
Quote from: Warren RauchA look at the clubs 2005 directory,page38. It confirms that job (body style) 4735 was a 2pass conv coupe with rumble seat and 362 cars were made . So body 341 would be near the end of production. What are you hoping to find out about the car?

Thanks Warren - very helpful - I have joined the Club but as yet have not received any literature.

I would like to find out where it started life - Original colour scheme - if it was sold direct to Europe or imported later - and if possible previous owners. In fact as much history of the car as I can - it drives beautifully!
Title: Re: 1931 12cyl
Post by: Johan Boltendal # 158 on January 31, 2006, 06:27:25 PM
Congratulations with your beautiful car.
On the CLC home page you will find  Authenticate your car
go get your self a build sheet, at least you will know how authentic your Cadillac still is and were it was shipped.
Hope to meet you one day some where in Europe. Johan
Title: Re: 1931 12cyl
Post by: Roger A. Zimmermann #21015 on February 01, 2006, 06:30:01 AM
Hi!
I know 2 cars which were in Switzerland. One was in a small museum; the second one was near Lucerne; his owner died some years ago. I dont remember the exact model year; anyway, there are not so much V12 in Switzerland. Could the previous owner tell you were he bought it?

Roger
Switzerland
Title: Re: 1931 12cyl
Post by: David Instance on February 01, 2006, 01:58:37 PM
Quote from: Roger A. Zimmermann #21015Hi!
I know 2 cars which were in Switzerland. One was in a small museum; the second one was near Lucerne; his owner died some years ago. I dont remember the exact model year; anyway, there are not so much V12 in Switzerland. Could the previous owner tell you were he bought it?

Roger
Switzerland

Roger, thanks for the note - the previous owners wife tells me he bought the car from a small museum somewhere in Switzerland - he is not around and she does not know where it was - can you help? I am in Geneva once a month and could try to visit it.

David