1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

Looking outward from the new Fleetwood interior,
vision for passengers and the driver is greater by far
than ever before. This advancement is of immeasurable
importance to driving safety as well as to riding
enjoyment.
Another notable interior improvement is in the
auxiliary seat construction of Seven-Passenger Sedans
and Imperials. Through a new design the thickness of
the front seat back has been reduced which adds to
rear compartment length and increases the effective
width of the rear door. The auxiliary seats now fold
flush into a depression in the seat back, giving a neat
paneled appearance and avoid the necessity for annoying
and unsightly zipper flaps or latched covers. The seats
which, when down, give every appearance of being two
panels in the front seat back, are raised by merely
pulling rearwardly on strap handles. When raised the
auxiliary seats provide unique comfort. There is more
New Auxiliary
Seats for
7-Passenger
Sedans
leg room for the auxiliary seat passenger. There is
sufficient foot space to permit easy access into the seats
from outside the car. The seats are wider and meet in
the center. The new folding back construction permits
higher, more comfortable seat backs.
An electric clock for the rear compartment has been
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