Not only did Cadillac have a V16, but two! One OHV and one flathead,both for a very limited market. Imagine the cost of engineering two distinct motors when money was still tight. And this was during the Depression! Then there was ths the ultra-lux,ultra-expensive 1957-60 Eldorado Brougham,a modern mastepiece. So why are they having problems making cars on the Grand Scale these days?
@Mrtriumphchopper When Lincoln came out with a V-12 Cadillac had to out do the competition with a V-16. What an awesome competition that was back in the day. People assumed the V-16 from the early 30s was the same engine as the later engine that lasted up to 1940. Thanks for pointing it out for my other subscribers.
@talfacprez Not to make a meal of it,but Lincoln didn't offer the Twelve until 1932, two years after the sixteen-cylinder Cadillac and one year after it's V-12.Lincoln was certainly a major force in the industry,and rightly so.Actually, GM/Cadillac was going after the Packard,America's #1 luxury car.Don't get me wrong,I love all American luxury cars equally,just a little bit more "The Standard of the World", Cadillac.Let's get on Ford's case to offer a "REAL" Lincoln again,and SOON!
@Mrtriumphchopper I am sorry I wasn't specific enough. When we were at the Ford Museum in Michigan there was a Classic Lincoln Expert that brought up the fact that when the economy hadn't recovered from the depression which made the first Caddy V-16 way too expensive to build. The 2nd V-16 series you pointed out WAS the one that made Lincoln break into a sweat.
@talfacprez Lincoln,as it turns out,needn't have worried much. It was well known the Twelve would lug around a 6000lb car in absolute smoothness and silence, and yet cover a quarter million miles between overhauls,given proper care.Look at what we have 70 odd years later,and they call it progress. HMPH!!!
@Mrtriumphchopper Everyone I have talked to that had a flathead V12 LIncoln said they were junk. Overheating problems and no power. But I would still take one! They made them until 47 or 48 where Cadillac stopped the V12 in 37 and the V16 in 40. Packard stopped the V12 after 39.
@tomsriv The V-016 seemed to run more efficiently in the 1939 Cadillacs due to all the extra ventilation but YES I have heard about heat problems and internal problems due to the engines getting HOT. I would STILL own one too. I may dig through my still photos from several years ago when I found a 1939 V-16 2 door convertible that was from a museum that shut down. It has to be the coolest V-16 Cadillac I had ever seen.
@tomsriv The Lincoln Twelve referred to as being junk was the Zephyr and Continental as a cost cutting measure because of the Depression. I fully assure you,the model K,KA,and KB Twelves were built like damn locomotive engines!They were favorites of Eliot Ness and Al Capone for their famous toughness and durability.Most of the Zephyr's and Connies had their faulty engines replaced w/ Cadillac'c excellent OHV V-8's and 3-speed manual tranny early on.
I wish someone could use all the modern technology of today and make a car like this, then America would take back the lead in automobile manufacturing.
'Could'? Any of 'em can... but that would mean building quality autos again. Why, whatever would become of the lucrative throw-away car business?
Let's face it - the days of a car lasting our lifetime (and our kids' lifetimes) ended in the '60s with the invasion of cheap econo-boxes from overseas. (I'll except the VWs, 'cause they, too, would last forever)
Man, what a gorgeous Caddy. This used that odd 135° flathead 16, correct? I've never seen one.
@Alisterwolf66 Remember back in the 60s and 70s Car financing lasted for only 36 months, then 48 months. Cars were more throw away then compared to now with financing for 60 and even 72 months. The cars have to last just a few months past the pay off date. from working in the car business a short time I learned selling the car is the least profit. Finance, Parts and Service are the bigger profits now days. This Caddy was built for the GM President to ride in, yes a flat head V16
my father had one like this. says it had a roll down partition window. He owned it during wwII - said he sold it because it was so bad on gas. Who knew? we still don't have crystal balls today. beautiful car!
Not only did Cadillac have a V16, but two! One OHV and one flathead,both for a very limited market. Imagine the cost of engineering two distinct motors when money was still tight. And this was during the Depression! Then there was ths the ultra-lux,ultra-expensive 1957-60 Eldorado Brougham,a modern mastepiece. So why are they having problems making cars on the Grand Scale these days?
Mrtriumphchopper 10 months ago
@Mrtriumphchopper When Lincoln came out with a V-12 Cadillac had to out do the competition with a V-16. What an awesome competition that was back in the day. People assumed the V-16 from the early 30s was the same engine as the later engine that lasted up to 1940. Thanks for pointing it out for my other subscribers.
talfacprez 10 months ago
@talfacprez Not to make a meal of it,but Lincoln didn't offer the Twelve until 1932, two years after the sixteen-cylinder Cadillac and one year after it's V-12.Lincoln was certainly a major force in the industry,and rightly so.Actually, GM/Cadillac was going after the Packard,America's #1 luxury car.Don't get me wrong,I love all American luxury cars equally,just a little bit more "The Standard of the World", Cadillac.Let's get on Ford's case to offer a "REAL" Lincoln again,and SOON!
Mrtriumphchopper 10 months ago
@Mrtriumphchopper I am sorry I wasn't specific enough. When we were at the Ford Museum in Michigan there was a Classic Lincoln Expert that brought up the fact that when the economy hadn't recovered from the depression which made the first Caddy V-16 way too expensive to build. The 2nd V-16 series you pointed out WAS the one that made Lincoln break into a sweat.
talfacprez 10 months ago
@talfacprez Lincoln,as it turns out,needn't have worried much. It was well known the Twelve would lug around a 6000lb car in absolute smoothness and silence, and yet cover a quarter million miles between overhauls,given proper care.Look at what we have 70 odd years later,and they call it progress. HMPH!!!
Mrtriumphchopper 10 months ago
@Mrtriumphchopper Everyone I have talked to that had a flathead V12 LIncoln said they were junk. Overheating problems and no power. But I would still take one! They made them until 47 or 48 where Cadillac stopped the V12 in 37 and the V16 in 40. Packard stopped the V12 after 39.
tomsriv 10 months ago
@tomsriv The V-016 seemed to run more efficiently in the 1939 Cadillacs due to all the extra ventilation but YES I have heard about heat problems and internal problems due to the engines getting HOT. I would STILL own one too. I may dig through my still photos from several years ago when I found a 1939 V-16 2 door convertible that was from a museum that shut down. It has to be the coolest V-16 Cadillac I had ever seen.
talfacprez 10 months ago
@tomsriv The Lincoln Twelve referred to as being junk was the Zephyr and Continental as a cost cutting measure because of the Depression. I fully assure you,the model K,KA,and KB Twelves were built like damn locomotive engines!They were favorites of Eliot Ness and Al Capone for their famous toughness and durability.Most of the Zephyr's and Connies had their faulty engines replaced w/ Cadillac'c excellent OHV V-8's and 3-speed manual tranny early on.
Mrtriumphchopper 10 months ago
@talfacprez EAT MY CUM YA FREAK
Mrtrumphchopper 1 week ago
I love to sit on fat dildos..WHOOP?
Mrtrumphchopper 1 week ago
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Mrtrumphchopper 4 months ago
I could work for 50 years straight and would still never be able to afford this
coldplays179 1 year ago
@coldplays179 You would be lucky just to find one your couldn't afford in the first place.
talfacprez 1 year ago
its a 1940 fleetwood
efedude77 1 year ago
@efedude77 OK Cadillac Fleetwood V-16 Limo made the the President of GM
talfacprez 1 year ago
Very nice back when American car was American
youfja 2 years ago
I wish someone could use all the modern technology of today and make a car like this, then America would take back the lead in automobile manufacturing.
talfacprez 2 years ago
'Could'? Any of 'em can... but that would mean building quality autos again. Why, whatever would become of the lucrative throw-away car business?
Let's face it - the days of a car lasting our lifetime (and our kids' lifetimes) ended in the '60s with the invasion of cheap econo-boxes from overseas. (I'll except the VWs, 'cause they, too, would last forever)
Man, what a gorgeous Caddy. This used that odd 135° flathead 16, correct? I've never seen one.
Alisterwolf66 1 year ago
talfacprez 1 year ago
my father had one like this. says it had a roll down partition window. He owned it during wwII - said he sold it because it was so bad on gas. Who knew? we still don't have crystal balls today. beautiful car!
wiseguyproductions 2 years ago
@wiseguyproductions wow man....i really bet your dad had one of this
and guess what i have?i own 20 bugatti veryons and im the ceo of mcdonalds
my dad owned a ferrari enzo fxx but he sold it because he said it doesnt cost enough money
so he was the one who bought the ferrari 250 gt
did you know im like everyother multi-billionare on youtube?
redghost105 1 year ago
good nusic for this video!
deville49 3 years ago
nice car i seen one on ebay for 300 for restoration
EKPTV 3 years ago