1931 Cadillac Series 370-A V-12 Roadster (Fleetwood)
- Engine
- 6.0L (368 cu in) V12, 135 hp, 285 lb-ft torque
- Colour
- Black with Apple Green accents
A 1931 Cadillac Series 370-A V-12 Roadster bodied by Fleetwood, one of roughly ten known survivors of its body style, delivered new to Don Lee Cadillac in October 1931. Originally finished in black and Apple Green with matching wire wheels, it passed through several notable American collectors before entering Jerry J. Moore's automotive museum. The numbers-matching V-12 engine, chassis, and original Fleetwood coachwork survive intact, supported by the original build sheet.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$187,000
- 1931-10-01 →Factory deliveryDon Lee Cadillacfull documentation
Original recipient of the car; build sheet confirms delivery date and original specification including color scheme and trim details.
- → 1974Acquisition unknownCharles Schmittpartial documentation
Based in St. Louis, Missouri; owned the car prior to 1974 and sold it onward that same year.
- 1974 → 1980Private saleClaude S. Canadapartial documentation
Coal industry businessman from Kimper, Kentucky; acquired the car from Schmitt in 1974.
- 1980 → 2008Private saleJerry J. Moorepartial documentation
Texas real estate developer and major collector of classic-era automobiles; commissioned a full restoration to current livery and kept the car on display in his private automotive museum.
- 2012 →Acquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Had the engine rebuilt in 2022, including new bronze rod bearings and crankshaft work, while the car retains its original matching-numbers drivetrain and coachwork.
Competition
- 19311931 Indianapolis 500Driver: Willard RadarPace car
A V-12 Roadster driven by Cadillac's chief test driver served as the official pace car; this is a type reference, not specific to the catalogued chassis.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1980Restoration
Full restoration to the current finished specification, carried out during Jerry J. Moore's ownership prior to museum display.
- 2022Engine rebuild
Engine overhaul including fitting twelve new bronze rod bearings and polishing and rebalancing the original factory crankshaft; the numbers-matching V-12 unit was retained throughout.
Carried out under the current consignor's ownership.
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