1929 CADILLAC SPORT DUAL COWL PHAETON 341-B
Body Style: CONVERTIBLE
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Engine: 8 CYLINDER
Auction: Borgata
Lot: 6122
Mileage: EXEMPT Serial# 333320
Color Ext: BEIGE / BROWN Int: SADDLE
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Vehicle Comments:
THE 1929 CADILLAC MODELS WERE AMONG THE FIRST EXAMPLES OF THE PRESTIGIOUS MARQUE TO FEATURE STYLING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HARLEY EARL. NEW FEATURES FOR 1929 INCLUDED CHROME PLATING AND SECURITY-PLATE SAFETY GLASS, ALONG WITH THE FIRST CARS IN THE INDUSTRY TO HAVE ‘SYNCHRO-MESH’, WHICH ELIMINATED THE NEED TO DOUBLE-CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. AN L-HEAD V-8 ENGINE WITH A 341 CUBIC-INCH DISPLACEMENT WAS STANDARD, MAKING 95 HORSEPOWER WITH THE OPTIONAL HIGH-COMPRESSION HEADS. THE 1929 341B CADILLAC SPORT PHAETON SAT ON 140-INCH WHEELBASE, WEIGHED 5,160 POUNDS AND LISTED FOR $3,950. THE FISHER-BODIED SPORT PHAETON WAS UNIQUELY DESIGNED WITH ITS FLIP-UP TONNEAU COWL, WHICH CARRIED A FOLDING WINDSHIELD FOR COMFORT OF THE REAR SEATED PASSENGERS. ULTIMATE STYLING FROM THE FINEST DESIGN TEAM IN ITS DAY LEAD BY HARLEY EARL MAKES THIS SPORT PHAETON EXTREMELY DESIRABLE IN TODAY’S MARKET. AUTHENTIC RESTORATION TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS ALLOW THIS AACA PREMIER AWARDED CADILLAC THE RIGHT TO BE SHOWN AT ALL MAJOR CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE EVENTS. THIS CADILLAC IS IN STRIKING CONDITION AND COMMANDS ATTENTION AT EVERY GLANCE. THE CADILLAC COLORS ARE IMPRESSIVE AND WONDERFULLY COORDINATED. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SIDE MOUNTED TIRES, RUNNING BOARD, SPOT LIGHTS, DRIVING LIGHTS, KLAXTON HORNS AND A FULL SET OF SIDE CURTAINS. THIS AUTHENTICALLY RESTORED CADILLAC HAS WON NATIONAL AWARDS INCLUDE FIRST, SENIOR AND PREMIER AACA AWARDS.
Engine/Powertrain/Suspension:
341 CID. L-HEAD. 8 CYLINDER WITH 90HP. 3-SPEED SYNCHROMESH SILENT SHIFT TRANS. DUAL ACTING SHOCKS AND LEAF SPRINGS.
Body/Chassis/Tires/Paint/Chrome/Electrical:
CHASSIS # 333320, ENGINE # 32902 MODEL 341-B. THIS BEAUTIFUL RESTORED CAR DRIVES AND RUNS GREAT. IT IS A PLEASURE TO OPERATE.
Interior:
AN IMPRESSIVE LIGHT BROWN INTERIOR THAT REMAINS FLAWLESS.
Restoration:
A STRIKING RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED IN 2003 AND THE CAR HAS BEEN LIVING IN CLIMATE CONTROL EVER SINCE. ORIGINAL OWNERS / OPERATORS MANUAL WITH CAR.