Hemmings - 35 Limousine

[JBL1967]

Seller claims it's fully restored, and was a show winner in the late 70s.
However, I'm guessing it will take some time and money to get it back to that state.

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1935-cadillac-370d-minneapolis-mn-2825485?utm_source=autotempest&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=autotempest_classifieds

[Cadillac Jack 82]

56k is a heavy asking for a car thats been sitting on a dirt floor...

[35-709]

Yes, that car, as nice as it appears to be, will no doubt require some time and money spent.  The floor, at least, appears to be concrete, albeit dirty and stained.

[KenZ]

This is a 1935 370D Limo with the V12 Cadillac engine per advertisement.  Only us prewar fans would probably give it much thought - a very nice true Classic Cadillac!  Would require a thorough in person inspection but none the less a very unique car.       

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

I don't know whether this qualifies as a comparable car, but this 1938 Series 90 V16 was sold for $27,500 + buyer's fee at Raleigh earlier this month. The car didn't appear to need anything to be driven, shown and enjoyed.

https://www.raleighclassic.com/vehicles/2950/1938-cadillac-series-90-v16

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Lord I'd have jumped at that one!  Are prewars really getting that cheap in price?  I know I paid next to nill for my 48 when 20 years ago that car brought $$$

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Lord I'd have jumped at that one!  Are prewars really getting that cheap in price?  I know I paid next to nill for my 48 when 20 years ago that car brought $$$

Some are, others are still bringing six figures. As always, there's a strong preference toward sporty body styles; big formal sedans, not so much.

Original high-condition survivors in either category will also bring a premium. Not so long ago, any V16 was looked upon like royalty in the classic Cadillac arena.

Hard to imagine a healthy example changing hands for less than what a nice mid '60s Cadillac commands nowadays. Times, they are a-changin'.

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

Here's one on the opposite end of the spectrum....

I wonder what this would fetch at auction??

$1,250,000 is the asking here....

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1353341009448880/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

Mike

[Tom Boehm]

The 1938, 1939, and 1940 V-16s have a different engine than the previous years. These cars had a flathead V-16 whereas the earlier V-16 and V-12 cars had an overhead valve engine.

For some reason? the later V-16s are not worth as much as the earlier 16s and 12s.

[Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621]

Correct, the V16 of 1930-1937 and the V12 powered Cadillacs are more sought after- mainly because the model years of the cars in which they were installed command more than the 1938-1940 cars, model for model, all other things equal. That, plus it was the first time an engine was deliberately stylized to be a work of art in itself.

In addition to appearance, the 1930-1937 V16 & V12 were state-of-the-art at the time, technologically. While the 1938-1940 V16 made no concession to aesthetics which had reverted back to earlier technology flathead, the truth is it was mechanically a more robust and reliable engine design requiring less maintenance. The later V16 is also dead quiet at idle. The bottom line is each has their charms.