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Description

Cadillac V-16 452B Town Coupe – 1931

For sale is an exceptional 1931 Cadillac V-16 452B Town Coupe – an extremely rare and prestigious pre-war automobile from Cadillac’s golden era.

The car was extensively and to a very high standard restored in the 1980s. The quality of the restoration carried out at that time is still clearly evident today. Overall, the vehicle is in very good and well-maintained condition and presents an exceptionally impressive appearance.

The legendary Cadillac V16 with 452 cu in (approx. 7.4 litres displacement) is one of the most fascinating engines in American automotive history and epitomises the technical and luxurious pinnacle of its era.

Highlights

  • Cadillac V-16 452B
  • 1931
  • 452 cu in / approx. 7.4-litre V16 engine
  • Town Coupe body
  • Very high-quality restoration in the 1980s
  • Driven only rarely since the restoration
  • Very good overall condition
  • Elegant, elaborately finished wooden interior
  • Classic dashboard with attractive instrumentation
  • Extensive chrome details
  • Whitewall tyres with classic wire wheels
  • Impressive presence and exceptional rarity

Mechanics

The Cadillac has been driven regularly, albeit only rarely, since its high-quality restoration in the 1980s. Due to its age and limited annual use, some servicing and adjustment work is required. This includes, in particular, lubrication work and, if necessary, adjustments to the carburettor and ignition.

The oil pressure gauge and fuel gauge are currently not working. When the throttle is released abruptly, second gear pops out.

Further technical defects not currently identified cannot be ruled out due to the age and nature of the vehicle.

Documents

The vehicle comes with:

  • 13.20A
  • Invoices relating to the import

No further extensive documentation is available.

An Exceptional Collector’s Car

This Cadillac V-16 combines rare engineering, an imposing appearance and a high-quality restoration. The 452B is one of the great icons of American automotive history and impressively embodies the era in which Cadillac set the standards with large-displacement V16 engines, elaborate engineering and luxurious equipment.

With its elegant Town Coupe body, classic wire wheels, elaborately designed interior and impressive V16 engine, this Cadillac is a vehicle with exceptional presence.

A very beautiful and extremely rare Cadillac for collectors and enthusiasts of high-quality pre-war automobiles.

Viewing by appointment.

This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.

Condition & Registration

Condition category
Restored
Registered
Ready to drive

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make
Cadillac
Model series
452
Model name
452 B Town Coupe
Manufacturer code
Series 452
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1931
Mileage (read)
Chassis number
140032
Engine number
140032
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Coupe
Power (kW/hp)
121/165
Cubic capacity (cm³)
7 (Factory: 7413)
Cylinders
16
Doors
2
Steering
Left (LHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
3
Transmission
Rear
Front brakes
Drum
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color
White
Interior color
Grey
Interior material
Velour
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