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19/10/2025 7:41 pm
The car in the image is a 1929 Cadillac V-8 Dual-Cowl Sport Phaeton. This model was part of the Cadillac Series 341-B and featured several innovations for its time.
- The dual-cowl design includes a separate windshield for the rear passengers, which could be folded down.
- The 1929 models were the first in the industry to have a synchronized three-speed transmission, which made shifting gears easier.
- Other new features included chrome plating, shatterproof safety glass, and improved mechanical brakes.
- The car was powered by a 341 cubic-inch L-head V8 engine that produced 90 horsepower.
John Bono
North Jersey
19/10/2025 7:43 pm
Beautiful!
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
19/10/2025 8:02 pm
Now that's one hell of a classy ride.💯
19/10/2025 8:06 pm
Never too old to be appreciated. A true classic. Thanks John.
20/10/2025 2:48 am
stunning thanks John. Although 1 year earlier and a sedan, Esval make a beautiful 1928 Cadillac in 1/43, 1/24 and 1/18.
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20/10/2025 6:10 am
Totally agree with David - I may be too old to be appreciated but that Caddy is exquisite!
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20/10/2025 7:07 am
Geoff, here's a '28 similar to the Esval 1/43?stunning thanks John. Although 1 year earlier and a sedan, Esval make a beautiful 1928 Cadillac in 1/43, 1/24 and 1/18.
Click on the picture to enlarge the image.
John Bono
North Jersey
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20/10/2025 9:44 am
@perrone1 I may be too old to be appreciated but that Caddy is exquisite!
AW...C'MON TONY WE ALL APPRECIATE YA....CHIN UP BUD, LET'S HAVE A LITTLE GLASS OF A.M. CHEER!
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20/10/2025 9:47 am
This automotive styling era was just beautiful; rolling works of art. Makes todays cars look like globs. Lol.
John Bono reacted
20/10/2025 9:51 am
@perrone1 Now yer talking tiger, that's grrrreat....just gimme a sec to finish my Frosted Flakes!
This post was modified 11 months ago 2 times by Jack Dodds
Tony Perrone reacted
20/10/2025 9:54 am
@perrone1 Well...you are Tony....so I would expect nothing less!
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20/10/2025 11:19 am
Looks unappreciated and disrespected from where I'm setting
Just goes to show how a post goes to hell in a handbasket.
John Bono
North Jersey
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