452ci OHV V-16 Engine Twin Updraft Cadillac Carburetors 185bhp at 3400 rpm 3-Speed Synchromesh Manual Transmission Solid Axles Front and Rear with Semi Elliptic Leaf Springs 4-Wheel Vacuum Assisted Drum Brakes *Cadillac's crowning technological achievement, the V-16 *One of 35 Transformable Town Cabriolets built *Delivered new to New York City *Multiple Concours class award winner THE CADILLAC V-16 Cadillac's development of the V-16 was shrouded in utter secrecy.

It was an absolute success, a stunning accomplishment for an organization as large as General Motors and one that relied on a huge array of outside contractors and suppliers.

The new engine was sprung on an unsuspecting public in late 1929 in a flurry of announcements, dealer presentations, previews for privileged clients and public auto shows.

While competitors publicly scoffed at the V16's size and complexity, privately they marveled and quickly retired to their drawing boards where twelve cylinder engines bloomed like fl...