Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) Opinions sought about what entails in ownership of one of these…… https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1286309198605926/?hoisted=false&ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-5036127670294297937"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"8477297529008080"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A8477297529008080%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A32%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4120762765344243712%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.00058352295929332%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"8477297529008080\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"} 1940 Cadillac Series 90 Fleetwood Formal Sedan Limo * 1 of 2 manufactured with Body Style # 9059. * V16 * This is a very exciting car to look at and drive. The body is mostly original paint, but some repaint. Has new top. Some small spider cracks in the paint on a few spots. Very nice overall. The interior is excellent. A lot of hidden compartments. One in the back to hold drinks. Spot for umbrella. Rear radio. Two fold down jump seats. The interior fabric is in nice condition and very comfortable. 3 speed manual that shifts very nice. 431 cu in V16 engine that runs great. The exhaust sounds great as well. Car has a lot literature with it. This is a great way to make sure you do not have the same car as anyone else at the shows. Edited December 20, 2022 by Jeff Perkins / Mn More pics (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 These are much more user-friendly than the earlier V16s. Still more or less running as two straight-8s, but with downdraft carburetors and conventional fuel pumps, the fuel system is a lot simpler than the updraft/vacuum tank setup on the early cars. The flathead valvetrain is simpler to service as well. Downside is that 135-degree V-angle puts the engine WAY down in the engine compartment so some stuff is hard to reach and it's really not at all impressive to look at, so keep the hood closed at shows. Decent brakes and great suspension, these cars drive quite well and it should cruise at 60-65 MPH without much trouble. It is ENORMOUS, so be prepared for that (I drive my Buick limo all the time so you get used to it). Many parts are shared with the V8 cars so much of it is available, although V16-specific trim parts can be unobtainium--it's good that this is a complete car. The 1940 dash eliminated the plastic center grille of the 1938-39s which tended to warp and degrade over time, so that's another plus here. Buy it because you like it and you'll get a great tour car with a lot of presence that really stands out at any show. There's still nothing like a "V16" badge on a car to make people stand at attention. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 A motor rebuild is more than the asking price. So the engine needs to be good. I like the blind rear quarter but the divider is a negative. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: Buy it because you like it What do you think about the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I wouldnt drive this car anywhere, but I wouldnt mind sitting in the back being driven around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 @George SmolinskiA 1938 Imperial Sedan (series9033) sold for somewhere near this asking price 10 years ago. W.C. Fields’ 1938 9059 Sedan sold for 270K in 2006. I think it has gone through auction since, not sure. @TAKerry I am getting used to driving/parking my big oaf ( ‘48 NYer, 127” WB) but this Cadillac sure would be a handful with that 141”WB ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamInNH Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 4 hours ago, George Smolinski said: What do you think about the price? I’ll offer my opinion, which with that and $7 will buy you a Starbuck’s. I don’t think the price is far out of line, +IF+ the car needs nothing more than a tank of gas and the key. That said, it’s not likely to be the case. I would consider setting aside at least $20K for who knows what? You’ll spend that, trust me. If the drivetrain isn’t 100%, thoroughly checked out, $20K won’t even get you out of the gate. An engine overhaul on this car will set you back $50-large with a lengthy wait for the right shop to do it. Five-grand just to do the carburetors correctly. If none of this puts you off, check the car out in person. It’s mandatory. Take someone knowledgeable about these V16’s to accompany you. Pay their way if need be. You’ll be glad you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 If you want to measure your garage for sufficient space (as I did many years ago), 1938-40 Series 75s and 90s are 225.25 inches long, front bumper guard to rear bumper guard. My 1964 Cadillac 60S (not the LWB Series 75) was the same length, but its trunk resembled the Grand Canyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Last second series V16 I know about that was done by a reputable show was 65k. That was 6 years ago. I think it is a cool car. You need to know that you can fit in it. If the car has no needs then the price is fair. If the car has needs then the price is too high. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Btw, one day a few years ago I got to drive a 40 V16 and a 41 Roadmaster within the same hour. They felt pretty similar to me. But we are talking 20 minutes in each car max so I'm no expert on how they drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said:I am getting used to driving/parking my big oaf ( ‘48 NYer, 127” WB) but this Cadillac sure would be a handful with that 141”WB ! I won’t buy a car that isn’t at least 137 inches…….and I prefer 142 or more. It’s all about perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 52 minutes ago, edinmass said: I won’t buy a car that isn’t at least 137 inches…….and I prefer 142 or more. It’s all about perspective. And being a he-man😀……..the longer the WB, the better the ride…..go big or go home! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 VERY STYLISH W/OUT SIDEMOUNTED SPARES !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billety Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/21/2022 at 7:31 AM, TAKerry said: I wouldnt drive this car anywhere, but I wouldnt mind sitting in the back being driven around! You buy it for me and I'll drive you around in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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