Cadillac V8 Series 355 Phaeton
Cadillac V8 Series 355 Phaeton was conceived during the devastating times of the Great Depression. The car was a successor of the Series 353 and shared some of its technical merits with the Cadillac V16 Series 452 flagship. Cadillac V8 Series 355 used the same engine as its predecessor, but received a redesigned frame making the car longer and lower.
Specifications
95bhp, 5,785cc V-8 engine
three-speed manual transmission with synchromesh
semi-elliptic leaf spring and beam axle front suspension
semi-elliptic leaf spring and live axle rear suspension
servo-assisted four-wheel drum brakes
Wheelbase: 134 in. (3403 mm)
This particular 1931 Cadillac V8 Series 355 Phaeton was sold on an auction (RM Auctions) for £44,000 in October 2007.
