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£80,873
1940 Cadillac Series 40-90 Model 9029 Five-Passenger Convertible Sedan
United States • 29 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1940 Cadillac Series 40-90 Model 9029 is a rare, Fleetwood-bodied Five-Passenger Convertible Sedan, one of only two built that year. It features a 431ci V-16 engine, a detailed original build sheet, and a history of Concours display, making it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
7
The car has been in a collection since 1989 and used and displayed at Concours around the country, suggesting good maintenance and care. However, as a classic car, minor reconditioning may be needed to bring it to a higher standard.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5320050
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
9029
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
431ci L-Head V-16 Engine Dual Downdraft Carburetor 185bhp at 3,800rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle *One of only two Convertible Sedans built in 1940 *Number 50 of the total of 61 units constructed in 1940 *In the collection since 1989 *Used and displayed at Concours around the country THE CADILLAC SERIES 90 Between 1930 and 1937 Cadillac built a steadily decreasing number of its first series 452 V-16 ending with 61 in 1940.
Cadillac was mired in losses.
General Motors seriously considered closing it.
But for 1938 Cadillac announced a new V-16.
Why did Cadillac develop, tool, and produce an entirely new V-16 in 1938? The answer to that is still debated, but without debate is the fact that it was a genuinely fresh and thoughtful design.
The new V-16 was of cast iron construction with compact cylinders with "square" dimensions of 3¼ inches bore and stroke, 431 cubic inches.
Its unique cylinder arrangement had a 13...
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£21,938
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£80,873
Median Price (Since 2020)
£248,570
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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