Introduced in October 1930, Cadillac’s 370 model was powered by a new 12-cylinder engine and positioned just beneath the firm’s flagship V-16. Cadillac General Manager Lawrence P. Fisher remarked that “the V-12 engine is of the same type and built to exactly the same standards as the V-16.” While most chassis were equipped with production bodies, this model 370A is identified as body no. 89 with body style no. 4735: a rumble seat Convertible Coupe by Fleetwood.

According to a copy of its factory build record on file, this car was delivered to prominent Los Angeles Cadillac dealer Don Lee in November 1930. The document also lists black exterior paint complemented by Carmine Red trim and Burbank cloth for the convertible top. Extra equipment specified on the build sheet includes a goddess hood ornament and metal spare tire covers, both of which this car retains today.

Though its earliest provenance remains unknown, this Convertible Coupe was acquired by Thomas Young in April 2009. A restoration was completed by October 2013, with the only deviations from the car’s original specification being the refinishing of the upper body panels in an era-appropriate light blue and the retrimming of the top in black cloth. Just nine of these Convertible Coupes are known to the CCCA and Cadillac & LaSalle Club today, making this Series 370A V-12 a rare, open example of the golden age of Cadillac motoring.

*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.