Vehicle Description
The St. Louis Car Museum is proud to represent this stunning 1937 Cadillac Series 85 Twelve 5-Passenger Convertible Sedan, finished in classic Black with a matching Black Leather interior and a Tan Stayfast cloth convertible top. It is one of about twenty Series 37-8529 models built by Fleetwood in 1937, powered by a 150-horsepower 368ci V12 engine (#4130181) paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. This Cadillac is particularly rare due to its Imperial Glass Divider option, which separates the driver's area from the rear passenger area. It also includes features such as dual side-mounted spare tires with painted metal covers, 7.50-16 Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall tires, full chrome wheel covers, a bustle-back trunk, folding sun visors, cowl ventilation, and a full dash with instrumentation, including an inoperable clock and AM radio.
This luxurious 1930s Cadillac comes from a longtime collector in Indiana. The car was restored both cosmetically and mechanically to serve as a reliable short-distance touring and parade vehicle. It was fully repainted many years ago, with all leather interior seats and door panels replaced, and features a complete folding convertible top with a soft boot cover. Tan carpeting covers the interior floors. The wiring has been fully updated, and the engine has been completely rebuilt, including a valve job with Egge valves and guides, cam rollers, and springs. It was also converted to more dependable Carter updraft carburetors with an auxiliary electric fuel pump. Recent maintenance includes new spark plugs, rebuilt carburetors from the Carburetor Shop, new engine and transmission mounts, a rebuilt water pump, fresh engine oil, new fuel sender floats, and stainless steel wiper blades.
It is a terrific classic that continues to run and drive very well, making for an excellent addition to any collection. All vehicles available at the St. Louis Car Museum are marketed internationally, and with shipping options available for collectors. When you factor in the rarity of these production 12-cylinder Convertible Sedans, chances are you will not see another on the market anytime soon! Contact Jon Faust at (314)993-1330 to schedule a test drive.
History About Cadillac's Famous Fleetwood Series 85 Convertible:
Representing the final year, Cadillac offered its luxurious V12 engine, which had debuted initially in 1931. Production peaked at an all-time high following the 1936 model year, and sales continued to double in 1937, suggesting that the Great Depression was finally ending. With Packard as their only major competitor in the luxury car market, Cadillac maintained its dominance through advanced engineering and multiple model lines on various chassis platforms. The larger V12 and V16 engines were exclusively available for the 138" wheelbase, with very few units produced. Overall, only 474 V12 engines were built across all models, and the V16 count was just under 50 units annually.
Contact Jon Faust to learn more about this beautiful classic or to ask about financing and trading options - (314) 993-1330 | (800) 957-5707 | email [email protected]
Vehicle Equipment
- Exterior Color:
- Black
- Interior Color:
- Black Leather
Vehicle Warranty
New Vehicles come with a full-factory warranty. Used vehicles may have a remaining-factory warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.
About St. Louis Car Museum
St.Louis' premiere classic car dealer & automotive museum featuring 100+ vehicles, vintage gas pumps, neon signs, and collectibles, making our facility the ideal spot for families, car clubs, and Route 66 visitors! Are you looking to buy or sell a classic car? Visit our website to cruise our available inventory today or contact Jon Faust, general manager, at (800)957-5707 or email [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
- Secure Purchase
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Personal check (once cleared)
General Terms
Notice to Bidders: All of the vehicles we list on eBay are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale.
Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment.
Payment Types: Cash in person, Certified Funds, Institutional Financing
All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close.
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Fees and Taxes
Sales tax, title, license fee, registration fee, dealer documentary fee, finance charges, emission testing fees, and compliance fees are additional to the advertised price. Vehicle is listed locally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time.
