This is a beautiful 1938 Cadillac Series 75 V8 Convertible Sedan with Division that has an incredible provenance and has been restored only as-needed.  The restoration services were performed only as needed and the result is a beautiful example that can be shown at most all concours events or enjoyed for touring.

During his past ownership, this Cadillac has undergone a refreshening to exacting standards, including a bare metal respray of the original Black paint and a correct replacement of the tan canvas convertible top.

The exterior of this Cadillac was refinished in its original Black livery and still appears showroom new. The chrome and brightwork are in excellent condition with only a few minor imperfections. The tan Haartz cloth convertible top was replaced along with the inner lining and a replating of the convertible top frame.   It is still in concours condition today. The lack of dual side mounts give a longer appearance and looks great, giving the Cadillac a more commanding presence. The chrome wheel covers are in fine shape and are wrapped with Firestone wide white wall bias ply tires.  With the convertible top down, the Cadillac looks more like a sporty phaeton than a convertible sedan.

The beautiful Grey leather interior is largely original including the carpeting. The door panels look terrific, save for some wear marks near the footwell and from the utilization of the window cranks. The front seats are comfortable and show little signs of wear given the age of the Cadillac. The rear seat shows well when considering the age and still has a soft and supple cushion.  The original interior are examples that this Cadillac has been incredibly well loved and cared for since new.

The wood trim looks very nice and really reveals the quality and beauty that Cadillac is known for. The dash and instrumentation are clear and clean. The division operates with a near effortless twist of the handle. Adorning the area around the division window handle are a cigar lighter and a rare Fleetwood clock. The interior accent lighting is functional and bright.

Mechanically, this Cadillac is ready for the show field and for long distance touring. The 346 cubic inch V8 offered 135 horsepower when new and provides ample power. The floor mounted three speed manual transmission moves through the gears well and offers a confidence inspiring driving experience. The engine compartment is finely detailed, and the undercarriage is clean and original.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The Series 75 is available for viewing at our Phoenix, AZ showroom.  We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide.  We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

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This Cadillac was purchased new on November 5th, 1936, at Stuyvesant Cadillac in Kingston, NY by Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne, daughter of Crane Co. founder Richard T. Crane. Mrs. Chadbourne owned the car until her passing in 1966 when the car was left to her nephew and eventually to his son, whom the current owner purchased it from in 1991. During his past ownership, this Cadillac has undergone a refreshening to exacting standards, including a bare metal respray of the original Thessalon Green paint and a correct replacement of the tan canvas convertible top in 2018.  To maintain the Cadillac as a fantastic tourer, this owner also commissioned a rebuild of the engine, transmission, differential, fuel tank and lines, brakes and lines, radiator and more. These improvements were performed by craftsmen and engineers selected by Harry Scott, the Cadillacs former owner.  The cost of this restoration work far exceed the asking price for the car today.

The exterior of this Cadillac was refinished in its original Thessalon Green livery in 2011 and still appears showroom new. The chrome and brightwork are in excellent condition with only a few minor imperfections. The tan Haartz cloth convertible top was replaced three years ago along with the inner lining and a replating of the convertible top frame.   It is still in concours condition today. The dual side mounts look great and give the Cadillac a more commanding presence. The chrome wheel covers are in fine shape and are wrapped with Firestone wide white wall bias ply tires.  With the convertible top down, the Cadillac looks more like a sporty phaeton than a convertible sedan.

The beautiful green leather interior is largely original with only a reupholstering of the front seat and new carpet during its 85-year history. The door panels look terrific, save for some wear marks near the footwell and from the utilization of the window cranks. The front seats are comfortable and show little signs of wear. The rear seat shows well when considering the age and still has a soft and supple cushion.  The two-family history and the original interior are examples that this Cadillac has been incredibly well loved and cared for since new.

The wood trim looks very nice and really reveals the quality and beauty that Cadillac is known for. The dash and instrumentation are clear and clean. The division operates with a near effortless twist of the handle. Adorning the area around the division window handle are a cigar lighter and a rare Fleetwood clock. The interior accent lighting is functional and bright.

Mechanically, this Cadillac is ready for the show field and for long distance touring. The 346 cubic inch V8 offered 135 horsepower when new and provides ample power. The floor mounted three speed manual transmission moves through the gears well and offers a confidence inspiring driving experience. The engine compartment is finely detailed, and the undercarriage is clean.

In addition to the numerous tours and parades in its history, this Cadillac holds a Senior Badge from the Cadillac LaSalle Club after being awarded First Place at a Grand National Meet in 1991. The odometer reads 93,000 miles, 13,000 of which were added by the former owner. Included in the sale is a lap robe, original radiator shutters, full set of factory splash pans, screw jack with handle and lug wrench, tools with pouch, two gallons of Evans Coolant, spare tire cover clamps, and a box containing a 1937 Cadillac Owner’s Manual, decades of historical and restoration documentation, and communications.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The Series 75 is available for viewing at our Phoenix, AZ showroom.  We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide.  We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

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This Town Car has delivered new to Detroit.  It was owned by Steven Krelitz of Edina, MN before being acquired by John Kinkead of St. Paul, MN on September 8, 1995.  Mr. Kinkead set out on a comprehensive restoration.  He was known for driving the cars in his collection, so significant attention was made to ensure that this Cadillac drove well and was dependable.  Much of the restoration work was done by Odyssey Restorations in Minnesota and the engine rebuild was performed by Cadillac Services in Petersburg, TN.  A new wiring harness was acquired from Rhode Island Wiring.  We have a comprehensive file of receipts from 1994 on documenting the restoration and maintenance.

The livery is stunning in its deep and rich black paint with ample chrome.  The paint is well polished and has wonderful depth and shine.  There are several small touched up chips from normal use, but they are only visible upon close inspection.  The chrome is overall in very nice condition today.  The correct formal black vinyl top is in excellent condition as is the black canvas top over the chauffeur’s compartment.  The running board rubber is original and, while useable, the car would benefit from the replacement of the rubber.  The Trippe Safety lights look great on the front of the car and the wide white walled tires complete the formal presentation.

The interior is in overall very nice condition.  The grey cloth interior and mosstread carpeting is all in very nice condition.  Being a Town Car, the interior features several cabinets, pockets and such, including the elegant art deco ash trays and cigar lighters.  The woodwork is stunning with multiple veneers being used and an art deco Fleetwood clock inset in the center of the divider.  Two jump seats are included in the rear compartment, allowing for six or more passengers.  The chauffeur’s compartment is finished in black vinyl and black painted wood trim.  The faux wood grained dash and instruments have been refinished during the restoration and are in good condition.  The steering wheel has many cracks and we are installing a leather wrapping to cover the cracks and to make it more comfortable to hold.

Cadillacs venerable 346 CID V8 delivered 140 hp and the shift lever was moved to the steering column for 1938.  This Town Car shifts easily and well through the three speeds.  Being a Series 75, the ride is smooth and comfortable on its 141-inch wheelbase.  The suspension is quiet and very smooth.  The gauges work well and there is an auxiliary more precise temperature gauge installed, although during our test drives it ran well and operated at correct temperatures.  As stated before, Mr. Kincade was known for driving his cars, so mechanical details were very important.  As is always a concern with division windowed cars, the driving position is comfortable for us at 6’3″ and 215 pounds.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The Town Car is available for viewing at our Phoenix showroom.

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This Cadillac was purchased new on December 27^th, 1947 at Central Cadillac Co. in Milwaukee, WI by Ms. Cora F. Swallow.  Ms. Swallow would keep it until her passing in about 1962.  It was then acquired by her granddaughter’s husband, Mr. Walter Mead of the Mead Paper empire.  Mr. Mead continued this Cadillacs fastidious maintenance and kept her in his friend’s vast estates mews, that of Mr. Augie Pabst (of Pabst blue Ribbon and racing fame).  In 1979, Mr. Mead offered the Cadillac for sale at $10,000, firm, a stately sum at the time.  The car was well known in the Midwest by classic car collectors.  It was considered to be a virtually new car, having one family ownership, chauffer driven and accumulating a mere 20,000 miles.

Through extended negotiations, it was then acquired by its present owner who is a well-known and respected collector of Classics and a long history of showing cars at Pebble Beach and other top events.  This Cadillac has earned its CCCA Senior First (Badge No. 1125) and has successfully completed about 10 CCCA CARavans under its present ownership.  It is still in nearly showroom condition today, having now accumulated 42k miles and remaining largely original.

The livery is gorgeous in its original Black with beautiful chrome and stainless steel.  Certain chrome pieces show light pitting that is detectable upon close inspection.  The paint is largely all original with only one small area of rub through, on the driver’s side of the hood.  The body and bumpers are free of dents or scratches.

The gray wool broadcloth is in excellent condition today.  About 12 years ago, the cotton threads on the seams of the seats started to disintegrate from time.  The front and rear seats were reupholstered in the exact wool broadcloth as the rest of the interior.  All other aspects of the interior are original and in gorgeous condition.  The steering wheel looks and feels like a NOS example, a reflection of its care over the years.  The windows are all powered, it has the optional AM radio and front and rear heaters.  The rear passenger compartment has dual vanities and numerous storage compartments.

The engine compartment is in beautiful condition and is correct, even down to the hose clamps.  The venerable 346 CID V8 delivers 150 hp and its power is delivered through the GM four-speed HydraMatic automatic transmission.  The 136-inch wheelbase provides a beautifully comfortable ride and the drivetrain has been perfectly reliable through the years and has been well maintained.  It was recently treated to a complete servicing and tune-up by a specialist in Scottsdale and the wide white wall radials are also newer with almost no miles.  In the engine compartment are also the dual air horns.  Included in the trunk, is the original jack in its original burlap bag.

The Hagerty Value guide shows a No. 1 example at $50,600 and a No. 2 example at $48,100.  We have this competitively priced as with its provenance, low-miles, documentation and condition, it is easily a No. 2 example.

This is Style No. 47-7519 and is Fleetwood Body Number 231 out of a total Series 75 production of 300.

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

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The Antoinette Blue (Paint Code 52) livery looks very elegant and just right on this 136-inch wheel base Cadillac.  There are numerous small touched up areas on the paint that are noticeable only on close inspection.  Overall, it looks like a beautifully preserved car that has never been restored, but instead maintained and improved over time as-needed to always be presentable, and a reliable tour car.  Most of the chrome has been re-finished and looks nice.  The chrome spear running down the center of the hood is cracked, but does not impact any functionality of the hood opening.  Some of the glass has been replaced while others are original.  The wide white wall radial tires look like bias ply but provide the safety and handling of a steel belted radial.

The interior is also largely refinished in correct gray wool broadcloth and carpeting.  It shows only normal usage from touring with no holes or other major issues.  It really conveys originality and patina from use.  We love all the gorgeous wood and numerous compartments for storage.  This Fleetwood body is the ultimate in luxury.

The venerable 346 CID provides 150 bhp and is whisper quiet.  You can hear in the driving and startup videos just how exceptional the engine sounds, and the temperature and oil pressure gauges tell the rest of the story, that this engine is in great condition.  The engine compartment is fairly well detailed.  The porcelain for the exhaust manifold is original and shows its age.  The three-speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and the brakes feel very assured.  There are 36 years’ worth of service records which show that nearly all aspects of the Cadillac’s drivetrain and suspension has been tended to over the years.  The owner’s manual, service records and history file are included in the sale of the motorcar.

The Cadillac is believed to be a Colorado car from new.  By 1985, well known CCCA boardmember Joe Malaney acquired it from Pat and Myrna Pugh from Lakewood, CO.  At that time, it had accumulated a mere 55,700 miles from new.  On August 16, 1993, Mr. Malaney sold it back to the Pugh’s with about 91,000 miles.  By November 18, 2005, it had been sold to its present owner, Harvey DeLockroy, also in Colorado, with 93,852 original miles.  Harvey participated in CARavans and by August 25, 2009, the Cadillac had turned 100,000 miles.  It has just over 105,000 miles today.

For more information and details, please call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.  The Cadillac is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom.

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