Description
Cadillac V16 All Weather Phaeton Convertible Sedan 1930
This car has been completely and meticulously restored to the highest standard by Hans Emeren former owner of the renowned restoration company AutoCraft in Vikarbyn, Sweden – a world-class restoration firm with a proven track record time and time again.
Hans was invited to present his Cadillac V16 at Pebble Beach, California, in 2023, a great honor in itself. The car was awarded BEST CLASSIC CAR 2023, with the trophy presented by Classic Car of America. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is one of the most prestigious automotive events in the world, and receiving an award there is extremely rare. This is also the only Swedish-restored vehicle ever to receive an award at this show.
The car has been fully restored down to the smallest screw and repainted exactly as it was originally ordered – Mulberry Maroon and Black. The leather interior is also in Mulberry Maroon.
We believe the photos, Hans Emeren’s reputation, and the Pebble Beach award speak for themselves when it comes to the condition of this car.
During the roaring 1920s, Cadillac was in fierce competition with its main rival ** Packard** in terms of both sales and prestige. At a time when the economy seemed to know no bounds, luxury cars grew increasingly large and heavy, while customers demanded engines that were smooth and quiet. To meet these expectations, greater engine displacement was needed, and to keep the engine’s moving parts compact and light, the volume had to be spread across more cylinders. Cadillac began developing its new sixteen-cylinder flagship model in 1927.
When the car was presented at the New York Auto Show in January 1930, just months after the Wall Street crash, the economic climate had shifted dramatically. As a result, only 250 units of the V16 All Weather Phaeton by Fleetwood were sold. Around 25 of these cars are believed to remain in existence today, with very few restored to the same exceptional standard as this one.
We can arrange shipping of the car worldwide if desired. The car is registered in an EU country.
