Carved, Solid, Exotic Wood Models
from the Ivory Coast, in Africa

[ 1:8 scale ]

Three different exotic woods were used
All cars are beeswaxed and buffed

These three superb models were commissioned from Philippe Ruel by "Mr. Cadillac"
From L-R: 1934 V16 coupe, 1942 Fleetwood "75", 1937 V16 roadster (Hartmann)
[ the 1934 and 1942 models don't yet have the solid ebony wheels installed ]

#1
1934 Cadillac Fleetwood V16 Coupe

1934 V16 Cadillac coupe by Fleetwood, style #5776
[ Zippo lighter near front wheel well gives idea of overall size! ]

Front and rear 3/4 views of the 1934 V16 coupe
[ the solid ebony wheels have yet to be installed ]

#2
1937 Cadillac V16, Hartmann Roadster       

The  breathtaking V16 by Hartmann of Lausanne, Switzerland, on the 1937 V16 chassis
The somewhat modified original car is in the Blackhawk collection in Danville, CA
[ the wood model reflects the original design (from period photos in my collection) ]

    
Front and rear 3/4 views of the 1937 V16 roadster by Hartmann
[ the solid ebony wheels are already installed on this one ]

#3
1942 Cadillac Fleetwood "75"

This is a 1:8 scale model of the car currently owned by Mr. Cadillac; it is the
1942 Fleetwood, Series "75", style #7519-F, formal sedan for 5 passengers
The solid ebony wheels have yet to be installed
[ in the foreground is a 1:43 scale model of a 40s Cadillac sedan ]

     
Front and rear 3/4 views of the 1942 Fleetwood "75" limousine
[ the ebony wheels still need to be installed ]

For further reading about these
and other colorful wooden replicas
check out this Web page