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15/06/2023 11:24 pm
For 1934, Fleetwood offered new designs for the V16 Cadillacs that will stay fashionable among the elite until 1937. More particularly, two models were rendered by a designer named John Hampshire under the direction of Thomas Hibbard having by himself a reputation in car design. A Roadster and a Dual Cowl Phaeton were rendered only on paper and none were ever ordered. A coachbuilder of the 80's made the decision to make both of them.
Matrix issued the very nice 1937 Cadillac V16 Coupe a few years ago. They follow now with the Dual Cowl Phaeton. This is an incredible nice model with an interior that is beyond belief for details and accuracy down to the color of the dials, even the detail on the shift knob. My only concern is the chrome foil at the bottom of the rear fenders but I know how to deal with this.
Because the core of my collection is resin Cadillacs and Buicks, I was anticipating this model for some time and I am very happy with it. Furthermore, new replicas of the magnificent Cadillacs of the late 30's are not coming often.
Topic starter
15/06/2023 11:51 pm
For those who are interested in automotive history, you will find below pictures of the construction of this car back in the 80's and also the original renderings from the designer as published in the 1934 Fleetwood Catalog.
Source: James J. Schild, Fleetwood, The Company & Coachcraft, Revised Edition 2011.
16/06/2023 12:46 am
It's a great looking V16 Cadillac, both as a dual cowl phaeton and coupe. Each Cadillac looks good now (models and real cars) and as offered back in the Thirties.
John Kuvakas reacted
23/06/2023 8:36 am
Yep, that dash is great! 😍
23/06/2023 10:54 am
Excellent writeup and pictures.