I am selling my rare Cadillac Landaulet Coupe. It has been in my ownership for 7 years. Worldwide, probably only 3 vehicles have survived out of approx. 50 originally built. My vehicle was extensively restored in the USA, however the work could not be completed by the previous owner. It is a vehicle from the model year 1914 and has a powerful 4 cylinder engine with 6 litres capacity and a rear axle with a double differential. This was only available in 1914. The body is made by the coachbuilder Fischer and shows the beautiful tulip shape. The rear part of the coupe roof can be opened in a few easy steps.

The Cadillac Landaulet Coupe left the factory in Detroit, Michigan on 24.12.1913. The car was delivered in 1914 to John H. and Mary Phillips in Jackson, Michigan. The family had 10 children and also owned a seven-seat Cadillac limousine. The car was used by Mrs. Phillips. After her death, the car was taken over by her daughter Nina Lake and her husband Ford of Dowagiac, Michigan, in June 1922. The car was driven regularly until Ford's death in 1951. After that, Nina rarely used the car and finally put it in a barn. In 1982, after Nina's death, Robert Hustalk discovered the car. He brought the car to the REO Museum in Lansing, Michigan. In 1986, it was sold to Dr. Elroy Kidle, a dentist from Saranac, Michigan.

Over the next few decades, the car underwent a very extensive restoration. It was completely disassembled, the chassis with all attachments was restored, the 4 cylinder engine was restored by Cadillac expert, George Kaforski, much of the woodwork was redone, the body was completely repaired and parts of the interior and wiring were restored. According to his own statement, Mr. Kidle invested more than US$100,000 in the restoration. This can be checked out on the internet:

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2012/06/antique_auto_collector_begins.html

Due to health and age reasons, the American owner has not been able to finish the restoration. The car has been driven, but the interior still needs to be finished and the car needs to be painted. The original components of the interior (bufferd leather panels, window blinds and many other parts) are completely present and can be used.

After the death of Dr. Kidle, the vehicle was acquired by me in September 2016. The vehicle has since been displayed in my private collection. All mechanical parts, including the engine, are moved regularly to avoid standing damage.

I would like to part with the rare Cadillac Landaulet Coupe as I would like to look more into early London-Brighton cars. As this is one of the rarest American cars of the marque, the restoration should be completed and the car used regularly.

To give a better overview, I have stored many pictures and documents in my Dropbox. You can access them under the following link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/39afhu0x0kos45f/AAD2zQhrA0kopl-i4GZjvun3a?dl=0

In addition, there are hundreds more pictures and documents, and two complete sets of keys (ignition, doors and boot) that are part of the offer.

The car is currently located in Germany near the Dutch border. From my point of view it would be nice if the car would find its way back to its home country. I have experience in importing and exporting vehicles and would be happy to assist. A delivery to e.g. the port of Rotterdam is easily possible. The original American title is available.

Serious offers are welcome!