For Sale: 1931 Cadillac Model 370A V-12 $49,800 eBay

[DavidinCA]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145101733493?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Tuz0v1itTjq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Zs2InBROTmK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Seller’s description: 

 

PRICED TO SELL!! This 1931 Cadillac V-12 Model 370A Seven Passenger Sedan has been restored as-needed over the decades and is a wonderful example for local car shows and touring. She has benefitted from an older refreshed interior and newer white wall tires. She runs and drives well with recent major servicing and is a nice weekend driver that is a joy to drive. We love the two-tone livery and the rear mounted spare wheel which enhances her elegant and sporty appearance. This V-12 can be enjoyed as-is or can be upgraded as the new owner sees fit. The Cadillac V-12 Model 370A was introduced in October of 1930. This Cadillac V-12 is currently owned by a Cadillac collector in Maryland that has been collecting for several decades. At about 90 years of age, he has decided to begin reducing the size of his collection. He purchased this Model 370A in 1997 at an Atlantic City car auction where the Cadillac was part of a collection from New Jersey. The history prior to 1997 is unknown. Her livery is a two-tone olive-green body with long and black sweeping fenders. Her elegant cream colored pinstriping complements the olive green and black body. Her paint is likely a much older repaint and shows significant patina in a number of areas. There is normal to significant lacquer cracking in many areas that are visible in the photo gallery and videos. She can be enjoyed as is for preservation or restored as desired. She comes complete with rare disc wheels, a chrome radiator grill rock guard and a functioning Lorraine hand-operated spotlight. The undercarriage is original and shows well with expected patina for her age and use. As mentioned before, the rear mounted spare and deletion of the side mounted spares are a beautiful, sexy design that makes the front of the car look longer and sleeker. It works very well on this seven-passenger sedan body. The Cadillacs Seven-Passenger interior is gorgeous and shows well throughout. The Tan wool Bedford cord upholstery and cream-colored piping was restored several years ago and shows well with some imperfections. The matching door panels have also been reupholstered and look very nice. There is ample use of beautiful wood throughout, all in nice condition. The headliner and brown carpet are in nice condition and with signs of normal wear. The steering wheel, engine turned dashboard and gauges are all in nice condition. The gauges function as intended, with the exception of the clock. The original very rare and unusual Cadillac Delco Radio knobs are still in place with the safe-like combination mounted on the dash faceplate. We have never seen this radio before, and it features both the Delco and Cadillac logos. The radio unit and speaker are missing. The two rear jump seats show well but areas of the upholstery have imperfections. The rear vanities are in place along with side and rear curtains and two bud vases. She also comes complete with a lap robe draped over the robe bar in the rear compartment. Cadillacs venerable 368 CID V-12 develops 135 hp and performs smoothly and powerfully, as you would expect. The 3-speed synchromesh manual transmission shifts smoothly and operates quietly. The engine compartment is well detailed and shows well. We just completed a major service, and her oil pressure is good, and she runs at a cool operating temperature. We've driven her about 20 miles to prepare her for sale. The massive 143-inch wheelbase helps produce a silky-smooth ride. The chassis has been cleaned and shows normal soiling for her age and use. This Cadillac V-12 runs and drives well and has an elegant appearance. She would be an excellent example to consider as an affordable, rare and useable classic Cadillac. For more information and details, please call, text or email Chip Henson at 1.602.509.4776 or . This Cadillac is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

 

This seems like a great car for the money, but I’m curious what others think.  Also curious how it compares to the 1936 Cadillac 12 also on eBay.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/334868618336?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=p_-FbudKT5-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Zs2InBROTmK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

This seems to be the season to sell them for some reason.

Edited May 27, 2023 by DavidinCA (see edit history)

[TexRiv_63]

Seems like a good deal if it is truly mechanically reliable. The Johnson carbs could be a problem. No interior or engine photos in the listing, more info is definitely needed.

[alsancle]

[edinmass]

I know this car well. Haven’t seen it in 25 years give or take. If it’s still the same as I last saw it, it’s a very good value. Hell, the radio is worth 10k. 

[trimacar]

2 hours ago, edinmass said:

I know this car well. Haven’t seen it in 25 years give or take. If it’s still the same as I last saw it, it’s a very good value. Hell, the radio is worth 10k. 

Except it states the speaker radio unit itself is missing….interesting car…

[edinmass]

Dave……didn’t bother to read the whole thing……….radio is beyond rare……..

[DavidinCA]

The car does seem really nice. How does a 31 compare to a 36?  I’ve seen that 36 for sale for a number of years now.

[Rivguy]

I suppose that as a person approaches older age it would be a good time to downsize a collection. They can take an active role in deciding who they sell the car to and where the proceeds go.  I'm twenty one years away from this gents age, but I can see the need to streamline my operation, though I don't own anything that is valuable.

[Cadillac Fan]

8 hours ago, DavidinCA said:

The car does seem really nice. How does a 31 compare to a 36?  I’ve seen that 36 for sale for a number of years now.

The 36 will drive better. The 31 looks better.  
 

If you are interested in the 36, it was sold in 2019.  

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/af19/auburn-fall/lots/r0183-1936-cadillac-series-85-seven-passenger-touring-sedan/795452

 

[Alex D.]

Interesting carburetors on this 36 v12. Did Cadillac switch to downdraft in 36 or are they retrofits? 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334868618336?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=p_-FbudKT5-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Zs2InBROTmK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

 

Edited May 28, 2023 by Alex D. (see edit history)

[Cadillac Fan]

9 hours ago, Alex D. said:

Interesting carburetors on this 36 v12. Did Cadillac switch to downdraft in 36 or are they retrofits? 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/334868618336?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=p_-FbudKT5-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=Zs2InBROTmK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

 

Retrofit.  
 

 

below are reproductions of the original ones:

 

https://cad-carbs.com/collections/carburetors/products/cadillac-1934-1935-v-12-pair-right-and-left