1939 Cadillac V-16 Imperial 7P Sedan - Only (60) Produced

[@thenov1944]

Cadillac " Standard of the World " ! ! !

[@d.e.b.b5788]

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.

[@danielthoman7324]

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. ❤

[@inspireaspire278]

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.

[@petepiona6594]

Is this 39 cad for sale pete 😅

[@petepiona6594]

My dad had one when I was borned..

[@derrickrees8895]

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.

[@williamschoemann4209]

It's beautiful. Not just in it's day. Even today, it's the ultimate. Take me anywhere.

[@johntechwriter]

A great visual essay with delightful piano accompaniment. Worthy of the legend it portrays.

[@HerbieHerbHerb]

Excellent. Don’t forget to post this great video in Classic Cadillac Connoisseur.

[@youngexotics2155]

I sure will!

[@gregfoster4541]

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

[@caspaabriel4794]

Breath taking, though would have been a real treat, to hear that wonderful V16 on the road. Stunning!

[@brucereynolds7009]

You are not supposed to hear the V16 while on the road.

[@caspaabriel4794]

I would'nt know, not everyday do you hear a 1939 V16 on the move.

[@victorjohnson7512]

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.

[@dalemettee1147]

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.

[@bobpatterson5470]

This car does not belong in a garage, it belongs in a fine arts museum. Thanks for the video.

[@VictorySpeedway]

One word: Magnificent Thank you

[@JoelBoots]

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.

[@austingreenough6396]

What a beautiful car. This was for the well heeled.

[@davidiverson2541]

Real luxury for the rich. Interesting video.

[@ElectrologyNow]

Excellent presentation: nice music, great camera work and no senseless chatter. Well done, indeed.

[@joelpalmer]

Well done and keep on with your passion! Best of luck and much success! jp

[@michaelcallahan5358]

A one of a kind car, precious by all measures absolutely beautiful!

[@larryjones-emery807]

Thank you for the video! What a fabulous automobile!💕To me,this body style is pure luxury!

[@cecemaynard9254]

WOW BEAUTIFUL ! I LOVE THIS CAR 💐🚛🚀💝🙏😇🌸🌿🎶

[@WetHumorInc]

Nice videos! Keep up the good work

[@surelyyourenotsuggesting5005]

Checking out this wonderful car is more fun than dancing with your favorite girl!

[@Porschedude8]

Gorgeous... 👏😌

[@luislaplume8261]

This car can survive any traffic accident. Why? Because it is made of steel! 😊

[@loveisall5520]

That last-series V-16 is so low in there, with that 135 degree angle between the banks.

[@repentbeforeitstoolate..8239]

Gorgeous!❤️😳

[@idangreenberg7451]

For at least a portion of this video, at least a full minute, I would like to hear a recording of the engine running.

[@heyrod59]

The whir of a planetary starter let's you know there's something special under the hood ! ! Wow ! ! !

[@julesmarwell8023]

so sad when GM took them over. What a magnificent machine so says a DAIMLER LANCHESTER MAN

[@brucereynolds7009]

Cadillac was GM from July 1909.

[@XanderKiger]

look how big that car is

[@peterwiremuormsby9383]

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.

[@christopherkroussoratsky2014]

How were they allowed to use the name Imperial? Wasn't the name trademarked by Chrysler?

[@ronaldfazekas6492]

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?

[@ronaldfazekas6492]

Whoops--didn't spot the divider on the first go-round.

[@pilsudski36]

When engineers built Cadillacs and the other GM cars - before the accountants took over.

[@STEVE33437]

Is imperial the correct name? I thought only Chrysler use that name.

[@madinore]

Imperial was the term that Cadillac used to indicate that the car had a division window.

[@paulcilluffo]

Is this car available for sale

[@paulcilluffo]

Is it for sale

[@roderickfernandez5382]

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.

[@ianorr7623]

I'll bet it's very economical on fuel. OH BOY!

[@MateoScott-s9k]

V-16???

[@thomasjordan5578]

More meat on that sucker than a Chevy. 😉🙏

[@anthonykennedy5324]

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.

[@brucereynolds7009]

Air conditioning was first on Packard, 1939.

[@anthonykennedy5324]

@@brucereynolds7009 I didn't know that. Thanks.

[@louispaparella5766]

@@brucereynolds7009 True...then it was discontinued until an engine overheating problem was cured, I think in 41

[@ELTITIMARBELLI]

Beautiful .... it is little .... But ....... You have to sell the house to put gas on it! 😬😳😃

[@64MrDamien]

This is not a car that's driven every day. They may put gas in it once or twice a year.

[@cflmaior]

@@64MrDamien Then they'd better start looking for the nearest gas station... at 5:09, the pointer is almost at "E" !

[@louispaparella5766]

@@cflmaior That's the chauffeur's job!

[@horaciomiguelbalbiano4760]

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...!!

[@gearyb9870]

Too bad you did not tell us anything about the car. 😡

[@Aquilesmeodelatorre]

CADDY THE BEST