If These Cars Could Talk: 1930 Cadillac V-16

Join us for an in-depth look at the many automobiles in our collection and discover their part in our history. If These Cars Could Talk is a monthly program offered by museum staff for free to the public on the first Saturday of each month.

Spurred on by the increased size, weight, and grandiose luxuries of its product, Cadillac began looking into creating a larger engine to accommodate all of the power needs that consumers demanded. Following the success of their V-8 power plant, Cadillac introduced a V-16 engine in 1930 with both a larger displacement and higher compression. This increase in power allowed for enormous acceleration, unheard of hill climbing ability, and more speed than perhaps any man would care to use,” according to a 1930 Cadillac advertisement. They continued to use and refine the V-16 engine until 1940.

This presentation will be held in the museum galleries next to the car from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2022   and is offered to all patrons for free with museum admission. For more information, including the specific location of the presentation, please call ahead at 260-925-1444 or see an associate at the admission desk.