341ci L-Head V-8 Engine Single Cadillac Carburetor 90bhp at 3,300rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Duplex Mechanical Drum Brakes *Elegant and luxurious coachwork *Finished in homage to the similarly bodied 1929 New York Auto Show car *A CCCA Full Classic *V8 Powered Cadillac Convertible Coupe from the Classic Era THE V8 CADILLAC Cadillac offered a V-8 model as early as 1915 and progressively refined the concept over the ensuing years.

In 1928 the dimensions of the V-8 were altered for the first time in years, taking total displacement up to 341cu in and horsepower was rated at 90.

The L-head design used a cast iron block with a copper/aluminum crankcase, three main bearings and mechanical valve lifters.

Only minor changes were made to the 1929 Cadillac, including synchromesh on second and top gears and Duplex mechanical brakes (on all four wheels) with internal shoes.

Another welcome innovation was the introduction of safety glass across ...