Look Like Royalty! 1937 Cadillac Fleetwood 75

From the days when a Cadillac was a Cadillac, here’s a real treat in the form of a 1937 Series 75. It’s not the first that we have covered but this example may be the finest yet – it’s a real knockout! Said to be one of ten still remaining (though I don’t know how that can be known with accuracy) and one of less than 50 built, this Convertible-Sedan (Cadillac’s nomenclature), shows as new, 75 years after the fact. Located in Mission Viejo, California, this fine tourer is available here on craigslist for $59,450. Thanks to T.J. for this tip!

Cadillac’s models in 1937 included the Series 60, 65,70, 75, 85, and 95 with differences amounting to wheelbase length and powerplants. Being a “Fleetwood” 75 means that this example rides on a very long 138″ wheelbase. Body styles included various four-door sedans, a cabriolet, and a convertible-sedan such as our subject car. Research indicates that about 3,200 Model 75’s were produced in ’37 but I couldn’t find a breakdown as to body style.

There is no reference as to whether this Caddy has undergone restoration but I imagine that it has – it presents too well, otherwise. As you examine every external detail, whether it’s the lustrous finish, the gleaming chrome (it has been replated), polished stainless trim, the glass, badging, or red finished wheels – it’s hard to find fault. Even what can be seen of the top in the folded down position shows as barely used. The included images don’t really do this Model 75 justice – it’s a big car with 138 inches of wheelbase and a total stretch reaching 240 inches (20 feet!).

We are advised that the 135 HP, 346 CI V8 engine has been rebuilt and has only experienced 2,000 miles out of the total 91K miles experienced over this car’s three-quarters of a century of existence. No details regarding operational prowess are listed, though the three-speed manual transmission is said to be smooth shifting. Just look at that engine – it gets points on appearances alone.

The interior is as spectacular as the exterior – that’s a lot of tan leather! Highlighting the environment are finely finished wood trim pieces that provide the perfect amount of accenting without being overwhelming. If you click around you can note the finer details of the rear bulkhead’s leather stitching – and yes, there is a glass separator to keep Jeeves out of your private conversations. I marvel at that gray instrument panel with its large, readable speedo and clock offset by smaller Art Deco-flavored engine gauges – there’s even a radio with a very obvious Cadillac badged speaker.

The only thing that this Cadillac Convertible-Sedan needs is a new owner. The seller adds, “Look like Royalty Cruising Down New York Streets with the Top Up or Down!“. Doing the Daddy Warbucks thing in NYC is probably not advisable these days, but if money were no object and you acquired this magnificent example of the Standard of the World, what would you do with it?