Cadillac V-16

The Cadillac V-16 (or Cadillac Sixteen) set the standard for powerful luxury vehicles. First shown at the New York Automobile Show in 1930, the V-16 was the most expensive Cadillac yet. There were ten basic body styles available to the consumer. The V-16 was the first vehicle with an engine of its kind (an internal combustion engine with 16 cylinders) to reach production status.

Even though the car received rave reviews, they didn't sell enough units. Every vehicle was completed custom order, and only 4076 vehicles were produced in the eleven years the Cadillac Sixteen was offered. In fact, Cadillac estimated that they lost money on every single V-16 produced.