1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

For the first time the revered prestige of Sixteen
Cylinder Cadillac ownership is available to a far
greater number of people than ever before. The new
Sixteen displaces and antiquates all twelve cylinder
automobiles.
Cadillac Sixteen for 1938 is the first to bring to those
desiring the finest in motor car transportation every
practical feature of maneuverability heretofore believed
obtainable only on small models. Sixteen performance
is far superior to any fine car ever built. Improved
Center Point Steering, redesigned double stabilizers,
more rigid frame and Syncromatic Shift all provide the
new Sixteen with extreme handling ease and steadiness
whether in conjested traffic, in parking, or at high
speeds on the open road. The driver has no consciousness
of size or weight. Motoring pleasure has been
raised to a new high level of comfort and relaxation.
To make all these exclusive sales advantages possible,
Fleetwood has designed twelve optional custom coachwork
types available on the Sixteen chassis, thereby
assuring more immediate delivery than has heretofore
been possible. These Fleetwood models are illustrated
with their dimensional drawings on the following pages.
It is a noteworthy Fleetwood achievement that these
selections embrace every custom type usually selected
by motor car buyers in fourteen exterior color combinations
with harmonizing interiors to match.
In addition, for those who desire individual creations
to satisfy their personal fancy, Fleetwood continues to
provide a corps of designers for the purpose. These
craftsmen are masters in the art of most distinctive
motor car design and will comply with every reasonable
whim of any purchaser.
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