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£404,250

1930 Cadillac Series 452 V-16 Sport Phaeton

United States • 16 May 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1930-31 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton, formerly part of the Otis Chandler Collection, is one of only 17 known remaining examples. It has a rich history, including multiple restorations, concours awards, and notable previous owners, making it a desirable classic.

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Condition 

8

The car has been restored multiple times and won awards at prestigious Concours events, indicating a high level of care and attention to detail. While the color was changed during one of the restorations, and a refresh was done by Otis Chandler, the car presents well. Recent mechanical service and new tires also suggest it's in very good running order. Therefore, 'Excellent' seems appropriate as it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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[Transmission]

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702515

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Odometer:

646 miles

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Odometer reads 646 milesFormerly part of the Otis Chandler Collection1 of 85 Sport Phaetons built for the V-16 chassis for the 1930-31 production model run and 1 of 17 known remaining examplesThe Sport Phaeton featured a windshield mounted directly behind the front seat that could be raised and lowered with a hand crankDelivered new by the Towell Cadillac Company of Cleveland to Perry Williams HarveyIt was later owned by Bennett Hammond of Brandy Flip Farm in Nicasio, CaliforniaJoseph Runyan of Pasadena purchased the car from Runyan in 1952, purportedly for $25It had been abandoned on the Hammond property, and they were thrilled to get it out of their wayRunyan then spent $2,500 on a restoration in 1952, which included hand-rubbed paint applied under a backyard shade treeFeatured in Roy Schneider’s "Sixteen Cylinder Motorcars," Maurice Hendry’s "Cadillac, Standard of the World: A Complete History" and a feature article in the October 1967 issue of "Car Classics"Runyan retained ownershi...

Points of note

£48,042

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£301,125

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£1,353,694

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