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Harley
Earls Masterpiece
Emperor
Puyis
1932
Cadillac Limousine
 Even
A Pretender Wanted the Best
Anxinjueluo
Puyi was Japans puppet. His own reign lasted just 3 years before being overthrown
(Puyi was 6 at the time). After over a decade in exile, Puyi gladly accepted Japans
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. One look at this 1:18 scale masterpiece and youll have no doubt
why it has been given Classic Car status. This replica is guaranteed to be a highlight
of any die cast collection. 
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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