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£33,516
1940 Cadillac V16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan Project
United States • 31 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1940 Cadillac V16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan, one of only 20 built. It's a project car with its 431ci V16 engine and three-speed manual transmission currently uninstalled. The car features a black exterior, a tan cloth and black leather interior, and unique features like a central partition and intercom system. It's offered at no reserve, needing restoration, and includes uninstalled parts and documentation.

Condition
3
This 1940 Cadillac V16 Imperial Sedan is listed as a project car, indicating it's in non-running condition and requires restoration. The engine and transmission are uninstalled, and there's evidence of corrosion and mechanical issues. Cosmetically, it has black paint, and while the interior has tan cloth and black leather, the overall state is not detailed, but the project status implies significant work is needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5320005
Odometer:
19,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
TMU Uninstalled 431ci L-Head V16 Uninstalled Three-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Black Leather Chauffeur's Compartment Upholstery Tan Cloth Passenger Compartment Upholstery Fold-Down Jump Seats Roll-Up Partition Window Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Knee-Action Front Suspension Hydraulic Lever-Arm Shock Absorbers Intercom System Rear Radio
This 1940 Cadillac Series 90 is one of 20 examples built with Fleetwood style-number 9033 seven-passenger Imperial Sedan coachwork for the V16 range’s final model year and is said to have been originally owned by the publisher and editor of the .
The car reportedly moved to California with its second owner before spending time in Michigan and Ohio, where it was purchased by its current owner as a project in 2022.
The 431ci L-head 135° V16 features nine main bearings, dual carburetors, twin distributors, and twin fuel pumps and was removed from the car along with the three-speed manual transmission under current ownership.
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£33,175
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£199,245
Median Price (Since 2020)
£747,186
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