1931 Cadillac V-16 Custom Victoria body by Lancefield

1931 Cadillac V-16 Lancefield Convertible Victoria
1931
Cadillac V-16
Lancefield
Convertible
Victoria
 Sporty one-off
coachwork by
Lancefield of London
 1931 Earl’s Court
Motor Show car in
London
 Well-known  ownership history
Chassis No. 702873
The dark times of the Great Depression took its toll on many of America’s great car builders. Before the stock market crash, society’s elite had the choice of great cars like Marmon, Duesenberg, Stutz, Peerless, and Pierce Arrow all  with custom bodies from any of the great coachbuilders. When the U.S. emerged from this era, all these great cars had been relegated to the pages of history. One can only wonder what would have become of Cadillac, were it not for the deep pockets of General Motors who not only managed to build some astounding cars during the Great Depression, but also threw caution to the wind and built the mighty V-16 engine. If one’s place in society was determined by the number of cylinders in their car, the Cadillac V-16
proclaimed to the world that its owner held a lofty place in the social order. This was an exclusive engine for a very few who could afford its lofty price tag. In the present day, these
engines are a marvel as they idle silently and run with the whisper quiet competence of a Rolls-Royce. In the very pinnacle of the classic era, the mighty Cadillac V-16 had no equal.
Cadillac’s magnificent V-16 never looked better than in this1 930 Convertible Victoria with coachwork by Lancefield of England. Long, low, and sleek are just a few of the words
1931 Cadillac V-16 Lancefield Convertible Victoria that describe this incredibly elegant car that features Cadillac’s fine mechanicals which bespoke European coachwork. The chassis
was shipped to Lancefield’s  London shop in 1930 and, upon completion, was exhibited at the Earl’s Court Motor Show in London. The history and provenance of this Cadillac is known, as it was owned by the same family for over 60 years before coming to the U.S. in the 1990s. It then underwent a full restoration where it was refinished in its present livery of a two-tone Black
and Green that accentuates its beautifully sculptured lines. This Cadillac then spent some time in an Austrian collection and participated in several prestigious events. Upon its return to the U.S., it was prominently displayed at such respected shows as the Greenwich Concourse d’Elegance in 2011 and the Ameila Island in 2012. As one of London’s finest coachbuilders, Lancefield
was well-known for their ability to create sporty lines on a large and opulent car and this example is no 1931 Cadillac V-16 Lancefield Convertible Victoria

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