1938 Cadillac V16 - GM Heritage Center

SIXTEEN EXTERIOR STYLING
The new Cadillac Sixteen combines every practical
feature, such as ease of entrance and interior roominess,
comfort and extensive visibility in an amount never
heretofore achieved with modern most dignified styling.
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The exceedingly wide die-cast radiator grille differs
in design from all other Cadillacs and is heavily chromed.
It consists of large rectangular cells and heavy horizontal
bars which curve inwardly in their upper portion
into the plane of the hood louvers, and outwardly in
their lower portion into the front of the massive
sweeping fenders. The original V-16 monogram on a
red enamel background is applied to the right side of
the grille. A new, smaller Cadillac crest surmounts the
grille below and in front of the radiator ornament.
New headlamps are long and streamlined and appear
submerged into the fenders. Beneath them are large,
vertical die-cast projections. Fender lamps of a pleasing
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