Please note that this lot will need to be collected in Chobham, U.K.

This glamorous 1931 Cadillac V-8 convertible coupe was originally delivered with this coachwork by the Hall Cadillac Company of Denver, Colorado, as noted in its accompanying build sheet.

It was meticulously restored between 1972 and 1975 by Jack Smith of Garden City, Kansas, a longtime enthusiast who, as noted in news reports of the period, “this time wanted something different.” Smith finished the entire exterior of the Cadillac in 23.75-karat gold leaf, contrasting beautiful white leather upholstery.

The outside door handles are 24 karat gold plated, with the inside door handles- and windshield wiper arms- in 24-karat gold, and the gearshift knob in platinum with eighteen rare gems.

Further, the mascot and hubcaps were both inset with gems, including seven diamonds on each of the latter.

Later owners refinished the door handles in chrome and fitted a wooden gearshift knob, but much of the original finishes rem...