1938 Cadillac Series 75 Convertible only 53 made

1938 Cadillac V-8 Convertible Sedan by Fleetwood
The original owner Montegil and well know collector reported this Cadillac as 98 percent original and shows very low miles. Before I purchased it two years ago it had remained in the collectors name for more than 30 years. I was able to retrieve the family trust identity by matching the owners name with a copy of the Cadillac Standard of the World the complete history by Maurice D Hendry.
This rare Cadillac is a perfect candidate for the preservation or survivor class at any car show or CCCA, AACA, or Cadillac-LaSalle Club event. In fact, its rare condition is perfect for the car collector enthusiast to just leave it as is or restore it to museum quality. Motor, body and frame are model match originals. The Series 75 boasts a 140 hp, 346 cu. in. Flat-head V-8 engine, three-speed manual column shift selective synchromesh transmission, independent coil-spring double-wishbone front suspension, Hotchkiss semi-floating rear axle with leaf-spring suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic brakes. Wheelbase: 141.5 in. This was the identical motor that was used in the US Sherman Tanks in WWI.
One of just 53 made, Series 75 Convertibles built for 1938
A true survivor, with very low miles from new
all original
The V-8 cars featured distinctive grille designs, one for the Series 60 and one shared by the larger Series 65 and 75 models. While the Series 60 used thin horizontal grille bars that extended around the sides of the squared-off nose, the Series 6575 cars had tall, vertical, die-cast egg-crate grilles. Inside, the gearshift lever on all models was relocated from the floor to the steering column. The Cadillac name appeared on all models in large, bold script on both the front and rear bumpers. Most other changes were detail items, such as the repositioning of the horns just behind the grille. New features included a Synchro-Flex flywheel, the use of a hypoid rear axle, and a bump in compression ratio on the V-8 engine to 6.70:1. The convertible sedans carrying style number 38-7529 were part of the Series 75 Cadillacs with exclusive Fleetwood bodies, as Fisher bodies were used only on lesser Cadillacs. The Series 75 shared the 141.5-inch wheelbase with the Series 90 V-16 flagships, but the two differed in styling forward of the cowl. The convertible sedan, weighing in at 5,110 pounds, carried a base price of $3,940 before options, and it featured the impressive Victoria-style rear roof with blind quarters. Fleetwood produced only 53 of the big four-door convertible sedans in 1938, which adds to their rarity, exclusivity, and desirability today.

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