1919 Cadillac type 57 too much?
At least it looks '20's
Look at them tires!, a 1919 superhero would've bought it
Mechanically,
the Model 57 featured an advanced 314.5 cubic inch V8 engine that was the talk of the industry just a few years earlier. With a gorgeous cast aluminum crankcase and iron blocks with removable heads, it was thoroughly modern for the period and makes fantastic power and torque to move the car with ease. Priming cups are included but not needed as it sits today, and the
Delco self-starter works as advertised, spinning the big V8 to life quickly. The original Johnson carburetor handles the fuel mixture and with dual exhaust it sounds impressive at idle and going down the road. Ornate castings throughout the engine bay are designed to be shown off, and Cadillac made no attempt to hide their pride in the car’s many advanced features.
The transmission is a
3-speed manual that requires quick double-clutching, but it was an all-new design that improved on shift quality and feel, so once you master the technique, it’s easy to manage. The rear end is positively massive and features rather tall 4.44 gears inside, but combined with the 35-inch tall tires,
this car is capable of cruising at 50 MPH without strain. Two-wheel external contracting brakes are as strong as such brakes can be, but it’s always wise to remember that this car goes a lot better than it stops and to plan accordingly. The chassis shows signs of use, of course, but no trouble spots save for some moisture at the usual joints, which is hardly surprising for any old car. The tires are correctly sized blackwalls that look right on the beautiful wood-spoke wheels.
It's actually a 1919 spaceship!!