1939 Cadillac 75 Series Convertible Coupe - Multi-National Concours Winner

This rare and lovely Cadillac is the pinnacle of bold American art deco design. The stylized chrome grill, ood ornament, nd interior accoutrement harkens back to a bygone era. This Fleetwood bodied convertible was1 of only 27 built in 1939, ith only 5 surviving today. Its original sales price of $3500 ensured exclusivity. This particular car was featured in the factory’s Fleetwood brochure, ith its striking combination of Kingston gray over green leather. The daunting 141” wheelbase was shared with the V-16 models of that year. It has a 140 bhp, 46 cu. in. OHV V-8 engine, hree-speed synchromesh manual transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Our car was originally delivered by the factory to Seattle, A. It was later discovered in 1990, fter spending 30 years in a Vancouver auto museum.

The car underwent a painstaking 3-year nut and bolt restoration by the immediate prior owner to factory specifications. Its then owner was the co-author of the authenticity manual on this model, s well as technical advisor to the CCCA and Cadillac LaSalle club on these magnificent cars. He has done many show winning restorations.

Upon completion, t was a regular feature at major Concours, ncluding Pebble Beach, melia Island, eadowbrook, nd the Cadillac LaSalle Club’s Grand Nationals, here it garnered Pre-War Best in Show. It has been the subject of countless magazine and calendar photos as well. The car was subsequently toured by the former owner, ompleting a trip across the Canadian Rockies as well as Europe.

The car entered into our fortunate stewardship in 2009 in fabulous condition. Extensive cosmetic and mechanical refreshening was nonetheless performed of all systems to ensure that the car remained 100% authentic, ompletely reliable and Concours worthy for many years to come. It has since been invited to, nd shown at, very major east coast Concours since 2010.

CONCOURS HISTORY

1994 CLC Grande Nationals - Seattle – Pre-War Best in Show

1995 Pebble Beach - perfect score, ut alas no trophy

1995 Meadowbrook Concours - Blue Ribbon

1995 Forest Grove Concours - People’s Choice Award & Presidents Choice Award

1995 CCCA - Michigan Grand Classic - judged 100 points

2010 Lake Mirror Classic – Best Late Pre-War

2011 Amelia Island Concours

2011 Boca Raton Concours

2012 CLC Grand Nationals – St Augustine - Second Place Senior Wreath

2012 Amelia Island Concours – invited to be one of only 2 cars displayed in Cadillac’s corporate pavilion

2012 Ponte Vedra Car Show – Best Pre-War Award

2013 CCCA – Mt Dora Grand Classic - Senior Emeritus Award - judged 99 points

2014 Hilton Head Concours

2015 Boca Raton Concours

After 6 years of ownership, e unfortunately just don’t have the time to bring it to additional Concours far from our area, r to drive it as intended. This car is extremely rare, omprehensively sorted out by experts, nd ready for additional Concours d'Elegance or touring. It is a fabulous car that could not be recreated anywhere near this price. Included will be literally hundreds of pages of restoration records, estoration videos, ll books, int factory tool roll, anuals and a few spares. For serious buyers, he car will be made available for the most discerning inspection.

Please note, xact mileage unknown due to priorrestoration. Car is also for sale privately, o auction can be ended at any time. Car is being sold "as-is" "where-is" with no guarantees or warranties of any sort.