1924 Cadillac V-63 Base

STOCK # 3056 ED

THIS 1924 CADILLAC V-63 BASE IS LOCATED IN: WILMER, TX 75172

The Cadillac V-63 is a large luxury automobile that was introduced in September 1923 by Cadillac as a 1924 model, replacing the previous Type 61. It used the GM C platform and was replaced by the Cadillac Series 355 in 1931. It retained the name Cadillac V8 introduced with the previous generation Cadillac Type 51.

The V-63 used an improved version of the L-head V8 engine that made Cadillac famous. The main innovation was a cross-plane crankshaft which improved balance and smoothness. This design required complex mathematical analysis, and was simultaneously patented by Peerless. Both companies agreed to share the innovation, which became a market distinction being able to exclusively offer a V8. For model year 1924, the Packard Eight straight-eight was now a competitor due to its reduced vibration. The body style choices were expanded to 14 while commercial applications weren't offered. New innovations included the availability of Balloon tires mounted on either wire wheels or steel pressed discs, while wooden wheels made of hickory were standard equipment along with the availability of front-wheel brakes.

The most noticeable update for 1925 was the introduction of two classifications of body style choices. The "Standard" bodies was added for 1925 that offered a five passenger Brougham, two passenger Coupe, four passenger Victoria, a five- and seven passenger Sedan and a seven passenger Imperial limousine. A higher content "Custom" body styles offered a Roadster, Touring Car, Phaeton, five passenger Coupe and Sedan, seven passenger Suburban with the top level seven passenger Imperial limousine, while the mechanicals and chassis were otherwise largely unchanged. Coachwork continued to be offered by Fisher Body who was the primary supplier of all GM products at this time, and Duco automotive lacquer paint, introduced by DuPont was the first quick drying multi-color line of nitrocellulose lacquers made especially for the automotive industry. The introduction of lacquer paint afforded the clients with a choice of 24 matched color choices along with 10 different upholstery patterns The retail prices listed started as low as US$2,995 ($44,198 in 2020 dollars ) for the Brougham, while the top level Imperial limousine was listed at US$4,485 ($66,186 in 2020 dollars )

1924 CADILLAC V-63 BASE

CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
BODY BY FISHER
V8 ENGINE; MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANY FEATURES SUCH AS THE FIRST BALANCED MOTOR (V-63) OUT OF DETROIT, DUAL EXHAUST, START MOTOR/GENERAL COMBINATION (DODGE BROTHERS) WITH A SHAFT TO THE COOLING FAN, NO FAN BELTS
RADIATOR IS IN GREAT SHAPE, NO DENTS
TOP HAS BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE RUNNING BOARD LINOLEUM, THE CARPET PLACED ON THE LINOLEUM TO PROTECT
WHEELS ARE IN NICE CONDITION
ORIGINAL INTERIOR
THE WINDOW SHADES ARE ORIGINAL AS WELL
SAME KEY LOCKS THE TRANSMISSION, DOORS, TOOL COMPARTMENT, SPARE TIRE AND WORKS THE IGNITION
BRASS WORK ON (HUB CAPS, CRANK CAP, BACK UP LIGHT, TAIL LIGHT AND STOP LIGHT IS IN NICE CONDITION)
WELL MAINTAINED, GARAGE KEPT
RUNS AND DRIVES

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