Cadillac Series 300
Cadillac introduced its first V8 engine in the 1915 Type 51, and it sold well right from launch. In 1926 Cadillac produced a new 5,152cc (314) V8 engine and the car was named as the 'Series 314' (from its engine size) on a 132-inch chassis. The Series 341 was launched in 1928 with the V8 enlarged to 5,588cc (341) and the chassis lengthened to 140-inches. Harley J. Earl was working at Fisher Body so most of the Series 300 Cadillacs carried his styling. The Series 341B was sold in 1929 with only modest changes. For 1930 the V8 was enlarged to 5,785cc (353) and sold as the Series 353, still on 140-inches. A Series 355 model was brought out with the same engine but on a shorter 134-inch wheelbase. THe Series 355 continued until the Model 70 was introduced in 1936.
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Cadillac Model 341 1928 badge in front of radiator
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Cadillac Series 341A 1928 4-door Sedan - badge in front of radiator
Cadillac 341 1928 Landau front
Cadillac Model 341 1928. Launched at the 1927 New York Automobile Salon, the Model 341 (or 341-A) boasted a longer chassis with Harley Earl involved in the styling of the coachwork which was built by Fleetwood. The V8 engine was enlarged to 5,588cc, and for the 1928 Model 341-B there was a power increase by the Stock Market Crash caused low sales.
Cadillac 341A 1928 4-door Sedan front
Cadillac Series 341A 1928 4-door Sedan. Cadillac had introduced its first V8 engine in 1914, and for 1928 a new 5,588cc (341) version was given to the new Model 341.
Cadillac 341A 1928 4-door Sedan rear
Cadillac Series 341A 1928 4-door Sedan. The new car was designed by Harley Earl for Fisher Body (who were owned by GM) and was built on a 140-inch wheelbase.
Cadillac 341A 1928 4-door Sedan side
Cadillac Series 341A 1928 4-door Sedan. The new car was designed by Harley Earl for Fisher Body (who were owned by GM) and was built on a 140-inch wheelbase
Cadillac 341B 1929 Imperial Sedan front
Cadillac 341B 1929 Imperial Sedan. Bodied by Fisher, the Model 341B had a 341cu.in. engine
Cadillac 353 1930 VPD Landaulette front
Cadillac 353 1930 VPD Landaulette. In 1930 Cadillac enlarged it's V8 engine to 5,785cc (353) and uprated it to 90bhp.
Cadillac 353 1930 VPD Landaulette rear
Cadillac 353 1930 VPD Landaulette. The Series 353 Cadillacs were launched in 1930 on a 140-inch wheelbase (the cheaper 355 was on 134-inch). This one carries a Vanden Plas Landaulette body.
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan front
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan. Closeley related to the Series 353, the 355 shared the same 5,785cc (353) L-head V8 engine.
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan rear
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan. The 355 shared the same 5,785cc (353) L-head V8 engine as the Model 353 (hence the name). 10,717 Model 355A were sold in 1931, and were replaced in 1932 by the 355B
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan side
Cadillac 355A 1931 Town Sedan. It was built on a 134-inch wheelbase with a variety of body styles
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