Impressive ! How wonderful that Cadillac had , at that time a V8 motor , perfectly capable of powering this imposing limousine , yet they chose to still offer the option of the fabulous V16 for those Few who absolutely demanded only the very best , and who were able to pay the very high premium that was asked for it.
As a boy, I walked past one of these cars every day on the way to school. That was back in 1964. I asked my dad about it, and he didn't even know it was there; parked on the side street, away from view. Then he walked me there on a Saturday morning, and told me all he knew about the car (my dad was a car nut too, having owned a Cord coffin nose at one point before WW2). Mentioned that I should take a real good look, because I would never see another one for the rest of my life. And he was right. Whoever owned it, either sold it or moved away a couple of years later, and I've never seen another one. But I would often stop by the old car, and try to appreciate what I could. It was clearly old; the upholstery was faded, but not worn out anywhere; the car often had dust and leaves on it from the trees it was parked under. The owner clearly didn't have a garage or even driveway to park it in. I never did find out who owned it, but once it was gone, I would still remember it, wondering if I would ever see another. Of course, I never did.
I have a similar story to tell. When I was a kid around nineteen sixty, When I would walk past the barbershop I would see a 55 or 56 Packard. Patrician. Dark blue with some light blue on the sides. The car was not too old but I knew they did not Make them anymore. It was such a beautiful car and always so clean and shiny. That is the car of my dreams. ❤
What a beautiful car, my parents married in '48 and my dad had a '39 Chevrolet that was a awesome car but this is just pure beauty ❤, thanks so much for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!! Keep'em coming, really loving the channel
These second gen V-16's had a wide angle about 120 degrees. So each bank of cylinders was way down in the engine bay. Each side had a carburetor sticking up in the middle of the row. Very smooth with lots of torque.
I have heard that these engines had so much torque, that they could go around a corner and not have to shift to a lower gear. They would pick up the speed again without a wimper.
CORRECTION- this is a chauffeir-driven Limousine, with partition & leather Chauffeur bench . A 7Passenger Sedan is considered owner-driver, with NO partition & ALL seats upholstered in same broadcloth.
Was this the last year for the huge V-16?--and also for sidemounts?--I'm guessing that this is a 7-passenger sedan and not a limousine is the fact that there is no dividing window--What a magnificent automobile--any idea of its weight?
Lovely car lovely production but I really want to see a car moving that's when it looks it's best. It's meant to move that's why I don't like automobile museums too much they're all packed in and you don't get to see them on the go. When I see a Bugatti Royale I just want to see it moving along the highway.
Una joya de auto visto en un video pedorro, mala musica y ni un comentario en OFF para saber la ficha tecnica y un monton de cosas mas de este auto, si no sabes hacer un video, PREGUNTA...!!
Cadillac " Standard of the World " ! ! !
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. I am nostalgic. Reminded of my early childhood when such cars were seen. Great sharing. My gratitude.
Is this 39 cad for sale pete 😅
My dad had one when I was borned..
Impressive !
How wonderful that Cadillac had , at that time a V8 motor , perfectly capable of powering this imposing limousine , yet they chose to still offer the option of the fabulous V16 for those Few who absolutely demanded only the very best , and who were able to pay the very high premium that was asked for it.
A great visual essay with delightful piano accompaniment. Worthy of the legend it portrays.
As a boy, I walked past one of these cars every day on the way to school. That was back in 1964. I asked my dad about it, and he didn't even know it was there; parked on the side street, away from view. Then he walked me there on a Saturday morning, and told me all he knew about the car (my dad was a car nut too, having owned a Cord coffin nose at one point before WW2). Mentioned that I should take a real good look, because I would never see another one for the rest of my life. And he was right. Whoever owned it, either sold it or moved away a couple of years later, and I've never seen another one. But I would often stop by the old car, and try to appreciate what I could. It was clearly old; the upholstery was faded, but not worn out anywhere; the car often had dust and leaves on it from the trees it was parked under. The owner clearly didn't have a garage or even driveway to park it in. I never did find out who owned it, but once it was gone, I would still remember it, wondering if I would ever see another. Of course, I never did.
I have a similar story to tell. When I was a kid around nineteen sixty, When I would walk past the barbershop I would see a 55 or 56 Packard. Patrician. Dark blue with some light blue on the sides. The car was not too old but I knew they did not Make them anymore. It was such a beautiful car and always so clean and shiny. That is the car of my dreams. ❤
What a beautiful car, my parents married in '48 and my dad had a '39 Chevrolet that was a awesome car but this is just pure beauty ❤, thanks so much for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas "!! Keep'em coming, really loving the channel
These second gen V-16's had a wide angle about 120 degrees. So each bank of cylinders was way down in the engine bay. Each side had a carburetor sticking up in the middle of the row. Very smooth with lots of torque.
Excellent. Don’t forget to post this great video in Classic Cadillac Connoisseur.
I sure will!
Breath taking, though would have been a real treat, to hear that wonderful V16 on the road. Stunning!
You are not supposed to hear the V16 while on the road.
I would'nt know, not everyday do you hear a 1939 V16 on the move.
It's beautiful. Not just in it's day. Even today, it's the ultimate. Take me anywhere.
I have heard that these engines had so much torque, that they could go around a corner and not have to shift to a lower gear. They would pick up the speed again without a wimper.
This car does not belong in a garage, it belongs in a fine arts museum. Thanks for the video.
One word: Magnificent
Thank you
CORRECTION- this is a chauffeir-driven Limousine, with partition & leather Chauffeur bench . A 7Passenger Sedan is considered owner-driver, with NO partition & ALL seats upholstered in same broadcloth.
What a beautiful car. This was for the well heeled.
Excellent presentation: nice music, great camera work and no senseless chatter. Well done, indeed.
A one of a kind car, precious by all measures absolutely beautiful!
Real luxury for the rich. Interesting video.
Well done and keep on with your passion! Best of luck and much success! jp
Thank you for the video! What a fabulous automobile!💕To me,this body style is pure luxury!
WOW BEAUTIFUL ! I LOVE THIS CAR 💐🚛🚀💝🙏😇🌸🌿🎶
That last-series V-16 is so low in there, with that 135 degree angle between the banks.
Nice videos! Keep up the good work
Checking out this wonderful car is more fun than dancing with your favorite girl!
Gorgeous... 👏😌
This car can survive any traffic accident. Why? Because it is made of steel! 😊
For at least a portion of this video, at least a full minute, I would like to hear a recording of the engine running.
The whir of a planetary starter let's you know there's something special under the hood ! ! Wow ! ! !
Gorgeous!❤️😳
Awesome. The car, the camera work and the music all first class.
Could you tell me the name of the song and who's playing it please.
Thanks very much.
look how big that car is
Was this the last year for the huge V-16?--and also for sidemounts?--I'm guessing that this is a 7-passenger sedan and not a limousine is the fact that there is no dividing window--What a magnificent automobile--any idea of its weight?
Whoops--didn't spot the divider on the first go-round.
When engineers built Cadillacs and the other GM cars - before the accountants took over.
How were they allowed to use the name Imperial? Wasn't the name trademarked by Chrysler?
so sad when GM took them over.
What a magnificent machine so says a DAIMLER LANCHESTER MAN
Cadillac was GM from July 1909.
Is imperial the correct name? I thought only Chrysler use that name.
Imperial was the term that Cadillac used to indicate that the car had a division window.
Is this car available for sale
V-16???
Is it for sale
Lovely car lovely production but I really want to see a car moving that's when it looks it's best. It's meant to move that's why I don't like automobile museums too much they're all packed in and you don't get to see them on the go. When I see a Bugatti Royale I just want to see it moving along the highway.
I'll bet it's very economical on fuel. OH BOY!
More meat on that sucker than a Chevy. 😉🙏
Beautiful .... it is little .... But ....... You have to sell the house to put gas on it! 😬😳😃
This is not a car that's driven every day. They may put gas in it once or twice a year.
@@64MrDamien Then they'd better start looking for the nearest gas station... at 5:09, the pointer is almost at "E" !
@@cflmaior That's the chauffeur's job!
Cadillac created the car, as most people know it. Name a feature. Cadillac had it first. If not always true, almost always true. Up to about 1955.
Air conditioning was first on Packard, 1939.
@@brucereynolds7009 I didn't know that. Thanks.
@@brucereynolds7009 True...then it was discontinued until an engine overheating problem was cured, I think in 41
Una joya de auto visto en un video pedorro, mala musica y ni un comentario en OFF para saber la ficha tecnica y un monton de cosas mas de este auto, si no sabes hacer un video, PREGUNTA...!!
Too bad you did not tell us anything about the car. 😡
CADDY THE BEST