1928 Cadillac 341-A V-8 Dual Cowl Phaeton
Harley Earl’s influence transformed Cadillac styling in 1928, applying LaSalle design principles to the marque’s longer 140-inch wheelbase.
The dual cowl sport phaeton featured a distinctive second cowl with a folding windscreen for rear passengers, a feature absent from standard phaeton models.
This rakish body style showcased Earl’s ability to blend sporting elegance with formal touring capability, using a curved cowl that flowed into a low, extended beltline. Fillet panels at the top of each rear door provided contrasting accent color placement.
Built by Fisher, the dual cowl configuration represented one of the most striking open designs of the Classic Era.
The Series 341-A introduced Cadillac’s first engine displacement increase since 1915, with the L-head V8 growing to 341 cubic inches and producing 90 horsepower, paired with a three-speed manual transmission.
Bullet-type headlights mounted on a crossbar between the fenders distinguished the front styling. The chassis incorporated underslung rear springs, allowing a lower body position than earlier Cadillacs.
Cadillac produced 20,001 vehicles across all body styles for the 1928 model year.
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