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Harley Earl’s Masterpiece - Emperor Puyi’s 1932 Cadillac Limousine

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Henry Pu Yi

Harley Earl's Masterpiece - Emperor P'u Yi's
1932 Cadillac Limousine

One look at this 1:18 scale masterpiece and you'll have no doubt why it has been given Classic Car status. This replica is guaranteed to be a highlight of any die cast collection.

Even A Pretender Wanted the Best

Anxinjueluo Pu Yi - "The Last Emperor" - was Japan's puppet. His own reign lasted just 3 years before being overthrown (Pu Yi was 6 at the time). After over a decade in exile, Pu Yi gladly accepted Japan's offer to ascend back to the throne during the Japanese occupation of China.

In 1932, to celebrate this ascension, the Emperor ordered the only car that was felt appropriate for his position - a Cadillac. Until the end of the occupation in 1945, this gleaming burgundy and gold limousine was a common sight in the Manchurian provinces, transporting the Emperor and his court.

The Goal Was Longer and Lower

In a mid-1950s interview, Harley Earl named the 1932 Cadillac as the favorite of all the cars he designed. Always looking to lengthen and lower cars, the 32 Caddys had their wheels reduced in size by 2” and their roofs lowered by 3”, plus sweeping clamshell fenders that flowed smoothly into the running boards.

The powerful V-8 engine now provided 115 horsepower and featured Triple-Silent Synchro-Mesh transmission.

Model Features

• Superb Craftsmanship, Highly Detailed Model
• Opening Bi-Fold Hood & Detailed Engine Compartment
• Opening Doors with "Suicide" Rear Doors
• Detailed Dashboard and Luxury Interior
• Working Steering System
• Working Suspension
• Gold-worked Spoke Wheels
• Gold-worked Grille and Headlamps
• Gold-worked Bumpers and Accent Trim
• Dual Fender Mounted Spare and Covers
• Dual Running Board and Clamshell Fenders
• Fully Wired and Detailed 115 HP, V-8 Engine
• Precision Engineered Heavy Die-Cast Replica
• Baked High-Gloss Enamel Finish
• 1:18 Scale Model
• 12 inches long

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