1931 Cadillac 370A Sedan. In 1908 and again in 1913 Cadillac demonstrated its precise standardization and inter-changeability of its parts winning the Dewar Trophy in Britain. The V8 engine was introduced in 1914 and became a very reliable power source. Cadillac is largely recognized as one of the most prestigious marques and has lived up to its designation as the "Standard of the World." The overhead valve V 12 engine was produced in 1931 as a companion to the V 16 introduced in 1930. The engines had virtually the same design. The V 12 engine displacement was 368 cubic inches with 135 hp, therefore, the designation as the 370 A series. This car is a 5 passenger sedan with body by Fischer. The wheelbase is 140". The price when new was $3,895. Owner: Ed Rittenhouse, Mercer Island, WA. Photographed at the Pacific Northwest Concours d'Elegance held September 7, 2014.
