1919 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria Coupe

1919 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria Description:

1919 Cadillac Type 57 Victoria
This is an incredible example of a vintage Cadillac. This Type 57 was originally shipped on October 18th, 1919 and was delivered to Cadillac Auto Company of Boston. Previous owners have said that the car was once owned by Henry P. Morgenthau, Former Secretary of the Treasury. Evidence of the custom body features can be seen in the additional body line painted maroon and outlined in crème, complimenting the traditional black fenders and dark green body - and other period customization described below. The paint is in good condition, proving that it has been well cared for and stored in climate controlled space for many years.
Mechanically, the car runs and drives very well. The pressurized fuel system operates as it should but the car is set up to run off of a small gravity-fed petcock tank for convenience. The original motor is still in the car, and it runs very smooth. We have been told that many automotive historians point to the Cadillac V8 of this era as the first mass produced V8 motor in history. Also of note, the motor has removable heads - another industry first!
Additional unique features include drum headlights, nickel plated radiator, custom cowl sidelights and cowl mounted port and starboard running lights, a nautical touch for Mr. Morganthau who was a yachtsman, as the story goes. Also, Mr. Morganthau's initials appear elegantly on the exterior (see photos). This customization work was apparently done by Wolfington of Philadelphia, as noted by the badge on the lower front side of the body on the passenger side. During the early 1900's, Wolfington would store and service bodies for the Philadelphia elite, allowing customers to run a summer (open) and winter (closed) body on the same chassis! We believe this was the winter body.
Inside, the factory "Fat Man" tilting wheel functions perfectly. The brown interior matches the description that Cadillac used in their 1919 promotional book. “Rich mohair velvet in neutral tones to harmonize with other colors.” Another interesting custom feature to point out is that the standard front passenger "jump seat" was upgraded to a full size seat to match the driver. It still folds forward, allowing access to the back row of seating. The matching front seats is an elegant touch to the well appointed interior.
This very rare car is a truly incredible piece of American history and deserves to be enjoyed and appreciated.

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