Vehicle Description
In 1956, Cadillac made only 8,300 Series 62 convertibles. This 1956
Custom Cadillac Series 62 convertible was built by award-winning
builder Joe Peck Customs in Van Nuys, CA. Over seven years and
thousands of shop hours, this dry, Southern California car was
completely disassembled and customized. The body was taken off the
frame, and Rich and Famous Auto Body of Van Nuys did a two-year,
step-by-step restoration. They sandblasted, prepped and painted
each of the body pieces separately and applied a deep smooth, wet,
black finish. The frame was stripped, cleaned and repainted in a
gorgeous red. A close picture of the VIN stamp in the frame
verifies the originality of the car. This original frame was
custom-notched to perfectly accommodate the Cadillac LSA 556hp V8
engine. This no-expense-spared custom convertible has all-new glass
and new suspension and features power steering, Wilwood power
brakes and a power top. The 556hp supercharged LSA Cadillac crate
engine is mated to a 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission and has
been upgraded with a Concept One pulley system. The original rear
end has been replaced by a Ford 9-inch rear end with posi-traction
and 3.25 running gears. All four corners have adjustable RideTech
shocks, with 2-inch drop spindles in front. Rick's Gas Tanks built
a custom stainless steel tank with a vapor works fuel control
system. A polished Mattson's radiator and intercooler system keep
the supercharged engine cool. The car rides on 17-inch Wheel Smith
Cadillac wire wheels wrapped in Diamondback redline tires. The
custom interior was built by award-winning specialist Albert Lara
from North Hollywood, CA. The steering wheel was restored by
re-pouring the plastic into an original mold for a 1956 Cadillac
steering wheel. The dash is wrapped in leather, and the original
seats and benches were restored and covered in a custom blood red
leather. Thick black Mercedes carpet keeps this interior
comfortable and quiet. All the original chrome and stainless steel
pieces were straightened, dipped and polished by ABG Polish in
Southern California. The original gauge cluster has been restored,
and hidden inside the original glove box is a modern touch screen
that reports all the motor's output, including mph, oil pressure,
fuel level, tachometer and more. 500 test miles.
