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1940 Cadillac V16 Seven-Passenger Imperial Sedan
United States • 3 Feb 2026 • Lot Lot #228252
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1940 Cadillac V16 Imperial Sedan, one of only 61 built in its final year, features a 431ci L-Head V16 engine and a three-speed manual transmission. Having undergone a refurbishment and awarded a CCCA National First Prize, it showcases Cavern Green paint, tan broadcloth upholstery, and a black leather-trimmed chauffeur's compartment.
Condition
8
The car earned a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) National First Prize award after a multi-year refurbishment was completed in 2018. There was bodywork done to the driver’s door jamb and trunklid, and the brightwork was re-chromed. These factors suggest a very well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
5320009
Odometer:
55,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
431ci L-Head V16 Three-Speed Manual Transmission Cavern Green Paint Tan Broadcloth Upholstery Black Leather-Trimmed Chauffeur’s Compartment Knee-Action Front Suspension Four-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes 16" Green Wheels w/Whitewall Radial Tires Flying Goddess Hood Mascot Rear Coach Doors Fold-Down Jump Seats Roll-Up Partition Window
This 1940 Cadillac Series 90 is one of 20 examples built with Fleetwood style 9033 seven-passenger Imperial Sedan coachwork for the V16 range’s final model year.
The car was previously registered in Mississippi and reportedly moved to Arizona around 1953, where it remained with one owner for 58 years.
It was purchased by the current owner as a partially disassembled project in 2011.
A subsequent multi-year refurbishment was completed in 2018 before the car earned a Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) National First Prize award.
Finished in dark green, the car is powered by a 431ci L-head 135° V16 that features nine main bearings, dual carburetors, twin d...
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£33,175
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£199,245
Median Price (Since 2020)
£747,186
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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