Vehicle Description
Do a quick Google Image search for the terms "hot rod" and "street
rod" and you'll see two predominant patterns: a whole lot of kits
and a whole lot of fiberglass. While it's hard not to love a good
custom, authenticity certainly stands between some enthusiasts and
the world of 'glass. And, even if you have embraced the latest
trends, it's always cool to see a tastefully traditional ride
that's exceptionally well done. That's why this 1937 Cadillac is
such a refreshing change of pace. A lot of time, money and effort
was invested into making this Caddy the coolest classic on the
road, and the quality of that toil shines throughout. From its
updated chassis and spry Vortec V8 to its tasteful paint and plush
leather upholstery, this is the kind of car that encourages
enthusiasts to experience the best of retro without the compromise
of outrageous pose. Ready to roll in a different kind of hot rod?
Check out this sweet Fleetwood Limousine!
FLEETWOOD METAL BODY
Clean and solid steel that took shape as Cadillac's epic Series 75
back in 1937, this alluring classic benefitted from a professional,
frame-off restoration that included close to 3,000 hours of labor.
That detailed build, which began with a full strip of the car's
epicurean metal, eventually culminated in rich BMW Atlantic Blue
two-stage. And today, this classic pretty much sets the standard
everywhere it goes!
When it came to safety, Fisher Body's all-steel Turret Top was kind
of a big deal. That's because, in the era of classics like this
stately Caddy, exterior panels were much more structural than those
featured on today's cars. Short history lesson aside, it's hard to
argue the significance the Turret Top lends to this Fleetwood's
grandiose shape. That roof cages a tinted greenhouse, which splits
a stainless-trimmed windscreen behind polished wipers. Beneath
those blades, a long hood points a correct Cadillac Goddess,
complete with correct glass, between fully polished headlights that
have been upfitted with small turn indicators. Beneath those lamps,
a blue-tinged bumper guards Cadillac driving lights, a
Cadillac-branded grille and Cadillac-branded Pontoon Fenders. Those
fenders lead a stainless-trimmed profile that, built around
requisite Coach Doors, is finished with polished handles, elegant
running boards and fully dressed spares that spike polished
mirrors. And those mirrors reflect awesome Art Deco taillights
that, along with a flush Center High Mount Stop Lamp, illuminate a
polished fuel cap, an elegant "V8" emblem and a second blue-tinged
bumper
GM POWERTRAIN
Take a look under this Limo's winged hood and you'll find 5.7
liters of fuel-injected Vortec power that's dressed in niceties
like a polished air cleaner, polished valve covers and proven
Sanderson headers. Behind that smooth-revving mill, an equally
smooth GM 4L80E 4-speed automatic is much easier to live with than
this Caddy's original, manually-shifted 3-speed. Beneath that
drivetrain, a factory frame pairs a modified 1995 Dodge front-clip
with a modern Buick Roadmaster rear-clip. Turns come courtesy of
power rack-and-pinion steering. Power-assisted discs and drums
provides quick, drama-free stops. Charred dinosaurs float from the
aforementioned headers into 2.5-inch, true-dual pipes, which center
an H-shaped crossover in front of deep turbo mufflers. And torque
meets the pavement through 16-inch Wheel Vintiques wires, which
spin Toyo Open Country whitewalls.
THE CADILLAC OF RIDES
Open this sedan's doors and you'll find $27K worth of custom
enhancements that were carefully planned and professionally
installed. The driver and passengers rest on of plush leather
that's stretched across a modified Mercury front bench and an
original Cadillac rear bench. Those thrones, separated by
power-operated privacy glass, face a handsome Walnut Burl dash,
which caps Vintage Air climate control with classy VDO telemetry.
That air conditioning, like the car's high-fidelity audio, features
separate modes and controls for the car's rear passengers. Speaking
of modern audio, multiple speakers and a big subwoofer get 12-volt
bumps thanks to MP3-compatible Pioneer head units. Tasteful side
panels hang billet handles in front of a full suite of power
windows and power door locks. Plush carpet hides thick sound
insulation. A custom headliner incorporates rear privacy shades.
The driver spins an ornate steering wheel around a tilting GM
column. And the passengers stow essentials in a custom-upholstered
trunk.
Many collector cars claim to be the total package, but this
exceptional Caddy actually backs that talk up. The car's modern V8
has predictably good manners and, paired with a smooth-shifting
automatic and a tailored, accessory-heavy interior, serves as the
basis for one of the most comfortable customs we've experienced.
Buy it for the luxury... Buy it for the build... Whatever you do,
just make sure to buy it quickly because quality classics like this
don't have a habit of sticking around!
HIGHLIGHTS
Timeless Cadillac custom that's the product of a professional,
ground-up build
GM Vortec V8 with factory fuel injection
GM 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission
Modern air conditioning with separate controls for the car's front
and rear passengers
Power rack-and-pinion steering
GM power front disc and rear drum brakes
Modern Dodge truck front suspension and modern Buick Roadmaster
rear suspension
Custom leather and Walnut Burl interior with power windows and
power door locks
Modern audio with separate controls for the car's front and rear
passengers
Power-operated privacy glass
Original Fisher Fleetwood body with PPG BMW Atlantic Blue paint
16-inch Wheel Vintiques Wire Wheels
Restoration photos
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inspection
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