Introduced at the New York International Auto Show on January 4, 1930, the new Cadillac V-16 stunned the world and placed the GM marque at the forefront of America’s luxury car market. Cadillac’s ultra-smooth and quiet V-16 featured modern overhead-valve architecture and was the first automobile engine ever to have been intentionally “styled.”

This Seven-Passenger Sedan was originally shipped to the Royston Cadillac-LaSalle Corporation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 26, 1930. The limousine’s first owner was US Secretary of Treasury, financier, and connoisseur art collector Andrew W. Mellon, also of Pittsburgh. Mr. Mellon’s name is written on a copy of the car’s original build record, suggesting that he may have been involved in its specification. Additionally, this grand imperial limousine was originally finished in black with black wire wheels, Cromwell Blue lower panels, and Gold Bronze striping, according to the build record on file.

After more than five decades of ownership by Rick Le Forge of Palo Alto, California, this Series 452 was acquired by Thomas Young in 2013. Over a four-year period, Mr. Young oversaw an extensive restoration of the car to its original colors of black and Cromwell Blue, as documented in photographs on file. For the Classic Era enthusiast seeking a storied example of one of the era’s foremost models, the search ends here.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may require mechanical attention prior to any regular road use.