According to its longtime present owner, this Cadillacs early history was in Newport, RI and may have belonged to the Vanderbilt family or close neighbors to the Vanderbilts.  It was acquired by a Mr. McLatey from an estate sale from a ten-car garage from one of the Newport mansions.  Mr. McLatey was from Hartford, CT and had commenced much of this Cadillacs restoration.  It was acquired by its present owner Mr. George Boxley in 1997 after having met Mr. McLatey at the Hershey AACA event.  Mr. Boxley is a significant Cadillac collector and had the engine thoroughly rebuilt shortly after his acquisition.  Mr. Boxley toured her throughout New England and the Eastern Seaboard.  He participated in several AACA, CCCA and CLC events, touring all throughout the Eastern United States.

This Cadillacs livery is in an elegant two-tone Burgundy and Black. The paint shows well overall, with great shine and luster.  Being an older restoration, there are many small chips which have been touched up. Overall, she looks very nice.  Her chrome and stainless-steel trim show well and have been well cared for. The dual side-mount spare tires with wide white walls overall lend an elegant look and feel to her.  She is well accessorized with Trippe Safety Lights, a luggage rack and dual side mounts.  Her headlights are gorgeous.  Her windshield is original and shows discoloration and age cracks along the lower portion. A replacement windshield and gasket are included with the sale. Overall, the exterior is in very nice condition.

Her interior features the original brown mohair upholstery. The brown mohair upholstery is in nice condition overall given its age and use, with expected wear as we show clearly in the photo gallery.  We would recommend keeping the original upholstery and not replacing it as it clearly shows the care this Cadillac has received over its lifetime.  The brown carpet was replaced during the restoration and shows well overall.  Included in the vanities is a handheld beveled mirror and notebook on one side and a cigar lighter on the other side.  There is also a complimentary brown lap robe for the rear passengers.  There are five delicate brown silk shades to ensure the privacy of the rear passengers.  The gauges function properly and are in nice condition. The interior shows well overall for being an incredible survivor.

Cadillacs 353 CID V8 develops 95 hp and performs smoothly and powerfully, as you would expect for a well-maintained example. The 3-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and operates quietly. The engine compartment is well detailed and looks great.  All the accessories work well. This Series 353 runs and drives beautifully.  Her oil pressure is good, and she runs at a very cool operating temperature.  Her exterior storage compartments contain the battery cutoff switch and the wheel wrench.  The chassis had been completely restored and now shows normal soiling from tours.  The chassis could easily be cleaned and detailed.

We have priced this very realistically.  This 1930 Cadillac Series 353 Sedan is priced to sell.

For more information please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com. This Cadillac is available for viewing in our Phoenix showroom.

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This incredible example was the subject of a ground up professional restoration in 1988 with receipts totaling around $125,000.00. The car is one of the most spectacular Cadillacs we have seen from the era, Open or Closed. Everything was rebuilt and restored. Look closely at the interior photographs, too. We love two tone wool broadcloth, the window shades, the smoke exhaust vent in the ceiling of the rear passenger compartment. This car projects the height of luxury and elegance.

This motorcar was restored in about 1988 by Steve Frisbie, the owner of Steve’s Auto Restorations in Portland, Oregon. Cars restored by Steve have been shown in concours events all over the states, including Pebble Beach. He has also served as a judge for concours events, including Pebble Beach. Steve has informed us that this car was in very solid original condition and free of rust when he received it for restoration (although somewhat apart). He restored it for Gene Bradshaw.

As you can see, the chassis detailing is thorough. We love the leather gatored springs. Having covered about 5,000 miles since restoration, the car runs and drives exceptionally well, and really needs nothing to be immediately campaigned on either the show or touring circuit.

Finished in a striking two tone blue color combination, the car has won several awards including Best of Show at the 2013 Lake Oswego Show, Most Elegant Car at the Vancouver, WA Concours, and a Class Win at the Forest Grove Concours. This would be welcomed at almost any concours field since it is rare to see an enclosed Cadillac of this vintage with this level of restoration.

Obviously this was a labor of love restoration that one rarely sees on a Sedan. If you are looking for the Finest of its kind, look no further. This is a special car.

For more details call Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. The Cadillac is available for inspection at our San Marcos, CA facility.

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