Can't Sneak Around In This Car.
Apr 8, 2024 18:24:32 #
This jewel is a 1931 Cadillac 370 Fleetwood Roadster.
In 1930, Cadillac launched its V-12 and V-16 engines, which caused the other premium brands to follow suit. A mini-war developed between them. The 1931 Fleetwood Roadster shown here had the V-12. Its 368 C.I. engine put out 135 HP. The Roadster was a very limited production model, only 85 of these cars were made.
The car here had just undergone an extensive restoration. During that process, a few factory options it had not had were added. They included the Wind Wings, the Pilot Ray lights, and the Low Boy Trunk.
In 1930, Cadillac launched its V-12 and V-16 engines, which caused the other premium brands to follow suit. A mini-war developed between them. The 1931 Fleetwood Roadster shown here had the V-12. Its 368 C.I. engine put out 135 HP. The Roadster was a very limited production model, only 85 of these cars were made.
The car here had just undergone an extensive restoration. During that process, a few factory options it had not had were added. They included the Wind Wings, the Pilot Ray lights, and the Low Boy Trunk.
Apr 8, 2024 18:39:17 #
Apr 8, 2024 18:46:57 #
black mamba wrote:
This jewel is a 1931 Cadillac 370 Fleetwood Roadst... (show quote)
So THAT'S where the Buick vent ports came from!
Apr 8, 2024 19:29:48 #
Apr 8, 2024 20:47:15 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful car. I wonder it those are original colors?
That's a good question, Jack. There some garish colors used about that time. To have spent a fortune on the restoration and use a color that wasn't original...I kind of doubt that. But I'm certainly not sure about that.
Apr 8, 2024 20:52:45 #
terryMc wrote:
So THAT'S where the Buick vent ports came from!
Maybe GM figured Buick needed a boost and ley them rob the ports from Cadillac ? Who Knows ?
It's good to hear from you.
Tom
Apr 8, 2024 20:54:24 #
Apr 8, 2024 21:41:42 #
black mamba wrote:
This jewel is a 1931 Cadillac 370 Fleetwood Roadst... (show quote)
Very nice.
First photo, everyone appears to have turned their back on it.
Apr 9, 2024 00:01:27 #
Nice photos of that beautiful car!!
Dodie
Dodie
Apr 9, 2024 06:34:38 #
black mamba wrote:
This jewel is a 1931 Cadillac 370 Fleetwood Roadst... (show quote)
WOW!! Tom, these are awesome photos of one awesome car. Keep posting love it. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Apr 9, 2024 07:56:24 #
paulrnzpn wrote:
Very nice.
First photo, everyone appears to have turned their back on it.
First photo, everyone appears to have turned their back on it.
I always look forward to your comments. As to the crowds distraction...it had to be the nude dancer.
Take care.
Apr 9, 2024 07:58:54 #
luvmypets wrote:
Nice photos of that beautiful car!!
Dodie
Dodie
Hey, Dodie.
I have to be careful at shows like this. It's easy to fall victim to sensory overload.
Apr 9, 2024 08:03:55 #
tshift wrote:
WOW!! Tom, these are awesome photos of one awesome car. Keep posting love it. Thanks BE SAFE!!
Tom
Tom
Thanks, Tom.
I really enjoy sharing what I experience with fellow aficionados, such as yourself.
Tom
Apr 9, 2024 08:09:35 #
Apr 9, 2024 08:23:36 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
I’ve read several different accounts that the Buick “holes” were meant to resemble the exhaust ports found on airplanes, especially those with in line engines. My dad was from that era and he said the 6 cylinder models had three holes while 8s had four. A Buick owner had either “three holer” or “four holer”.
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