1931 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton
Inventory Number: 3138
$875,000
Engine # 702743
Chassis # 7-2577
Body # 50
Body By Fleetwood
A genuine sport phaeton body, one of 85 built with known history dating back to 1935. This genuine V-16 sport phaeton was shipped new to the Hollywood, California dealership of Don Lee on July 19, 1930. The first owner is listed as Douglas Fairbanks Sr. who had ownership for five years before transferring ownership to G. Thatcher Darwin who enjoyed ownership of this car as his everyday automobile. He also chauffeured his mother and aunt on a memorable trip up Mount Wilson for a sightseeing journey.
The car was purchased just after World War II by Colonel George Van Deusen, commanding officer of the Air Force base in Tucson, Arizona, who enjoyed ownership until 1968 when it was sold to V-16 car enthusiast Paul Schinner in 1968 where it was dubbed "a forty year project" of restoration. The restoration was finally completed in November 2024 with complete new leather upholstering, rugs, top irons, oak bows, and a new fabric top. Many correct parts were located and fitted to the completed project car which included engine pans, side mount wheel covers, wind wings, trumpet horns, trunk rack, correct bumper hardware, and a completely rebuilt and restored V-16 engine.
Chassis # 7-2577
Body # 50
Body By Fleetwood
A genuine sport phaeton body, one of 85 built with known history dating back to 1935. This genuine V-16 sport phaeton was shipped new to the Hollywood, California dealership of Don Lee on July 19, 1930. The first owner is listed as Douglas Fairbanks Sr. who had ownership for five years before transferring ownership to G. Thatcher Darwin who enjoyed ownership of this car as his everyday automobile. He also chauffeured his mother and aunt on a memorable trip up Mount Wilson for a sightseeing journey.
The car was purchased just after World War II by Colonel George Van Deusen, commanding officer of the Air Force base in Tucson, Arizona, who enjoyed ownership until 1968 when it was sold to V-16 car enthusiast Paul Schinner in 1968 where it was dubbed "a forty year project" of restoration. The restoration was finally completed in November 2024 with complete new leather upholstering, rugs, top irons, oak bows, and a new fabric top. Many correct parts were located and fitted to the completed project car which included engine pans, side mount wheel covers, wind wings, trumpet horns, trunk rack, correct bumper hardware, and a completely rebuilt and restored V-16 engine.