Cadillac V-12 Convertible

1930 to 1937 · Convertible

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Shifty Estimate

$105,000

Low confidence · $79K to $131K

Median · all time: $98,000
Sales · all time: 2
Original MSRP: $3,795Up 2667% since new

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Every recorded 1930 Cadillac V-12 Convertible sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$105,000 · 44,000 mi · Beige with brown fenders and accents

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1 sale · 2 unsoldmedian $98kupdated Aug 2026

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Every Pre-War

Sold prices, all years · Sep 27, 2026

Every Pre-War. Sold prices, all years · Sep 27, 2026
	Convertible1930 to 1937	Sedan1930 to 1937
Shifty Estimate	$105,000Low confidence	$36,300Low confidence
Sold median	Too few sales to call2 sales	$36,2503 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None

Specifications

Engine: V12, 6.0L
Power: 135 hp
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $3,795

Common questions

How much does a Cadillac V-12 Convertible cost?

A 1930 Cadillac V-12 Convertible cost $3,795 new. Across every sale we have on file, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $98,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $105,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $78,750 to $131,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1930 Cadillac V-12 Convertible worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $105,000. We rate confidence low: 2 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

What has a Cadillac V-12 Convertible sold for at auction?

The most recent public sale we have on file:

$105,000Aug 26, 2026Beige with brown fenders and accents · 44,000 mi

About the 1930 Cadillac V-12 Convertible

Cadillac's V-12 Convertible represents the marque's pinnacle achievement during the Depression era, when luxury automakers pushed engineering boundaries to justify their existence. Introduced in 1930, the 368-cubic-inch V-12 delivered 135 horsepower through a silky-smooth powerplant that rivaled Packard's Twelve and Lincoln's V-12. Harley Earl's design team crafted elegant bodywork that perfectly balanced Art Deco sophistication with classical proportions. The convertible variants, built on both standard and long wheelbases, featured power-operated soft tops, a remarkable luxury for the period. Production remained deliberately limited, with fewer than 11,000 V-12s built across all body styles during the eight-year run. Today, these Cadillacs are among the most sought-after pre-war American classics, prized for their mechanical refinement and stunning presence. Concours-quality examples command six-figure sums, while well-maintained drivers offer an accessible entry into Depression-era luxury motoring.