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346ci Flathead V8 Engine Single Carburetor 140bhp at 4,200rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *The last of just 37 examples built in 1939 *One of very few known survivors *Recipient of recent refurbishment work *Known ownership history since new *Accompanied by copy of factory built sheet, owner's manual, tool kit, jack, and sales brochure THE SERIES 75 CADILLAC Cadillac introduced the Series 75 in 1936 as its top-of-the-line V-8 model, a step above the Series 60 line. Initially offered with both Fisher and Fleetwood bodies, by 1938 only bodies from the high-end Fleetwood could be had. Nonetheless, the selection was vast with no less than a dozen different all-steel body styles offered in 1939 from formal and upright limousines to two and four door open cars. Sales were rising and as if in reply to the spirited upswing, GM cars, Cadillac included, tended to sport pointed frontends. Styling was becoming more modern, with the truck neatly integrated into the body but major changes were still a few years off. No matter what the body style, a generous 141-inch wheel base provided ample space for people and luggage. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This beautiful 1939 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Convertible Sedan was the last of just thirty-seven examples that were produced that year. A copy of the shipping order from the Cadillac Motor Car Division dated May 4, 1939 accompanies the car, and it is believed that five or fewer examples remain today. The cars first owner was the mother of Harrison A. Williams who was to become a Congressman and eventually the first four-time Senator in the history of New Jersey. The Williams family would own the car for approximately 20 years, before selling it to a family in New York State. Thereafter there were three more owners, until the consignor acquired the Cadillac in June 2011, who soon began a comprehensive refurbishment of the car. Renowned specialist Tim Krehbiel of Krehbiel Motor Works in Los Angeles, California rebuilt the engine and other mechanicals. In addition to the mechanical restoration, the Convertible Sedan has been almost completely repainted (in its original Carolina Green), and re-chromed where needed. Inside, the radio and both clocks have been restored to working condition by North Hollywood Speedometer and the carpeting was replaced. Approximately $50,000 was spent. The Cadillac drives beautifully and the engine is very quiet with great oil pressure, and low operating temperatures. In May of 2015, the elegant Cadillac won "Best Cadillac" in the "All GM Car Show" in Woodland Hills, California.