Vehicle Description
This 1963 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz exterior has been repainted in
American Electric Blue that has been resurfaced and adopted by a
well-known electric powerhouse: Tesla. Not only were all components
of the Model 3 technology retained, but everything was kept, from
the rear motor, the 50-kwh battery, its electronic controls and its
rapid charging capacity with a Tesla-style charge port for
convenience. Ness Custom is responsible for the body and frame
restoration, and the EV adaptation was a partnership with Ingenest
Engineers from Trois Rivieres Quebec. Completely redesigned the
battery pack to fit its original front engine compartment. One of
the main goals was to respect its overall classic design. To
maintain the originality of the chassis, a few adjustments were
made, one of which was to improve the welding. Some reinforcing
bars were added, bolted and finished to its surface before
painting. The result is a well-balanced and strong structure that
will guarantee a very smooth ride, like only a Cadillac can offer.
The 20-inch wheel size and the 4-wheel disc brakes, as well as the
front and rear independent suspension, have been chosen and
calibrated for maximum stability and comfort. Even modernized power
steering contributes to enhancing the driving experience. For the
all-white and grey interior, a collaboration with Carl Andre
Giroux, a well-known car designer, was established, with the intent
to respect the original design but also ensure an enhanced electric
experience. To achieve this goal, he designed an original center
console which is influenced by the modern cars. This console
integrates a retractable screen necessary to transmit all the
electric driving conditions such as autonomy, energy consumption
fast or regular charging and more, just like the auto industry
does. The instrumentation cluster from Dakota Digital and the audio
system is designed and installed by Blam Audio and includes Helix
speakers, 12-inch sub-woofer, RetroSound head unit, Helix processor
and amplification. **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
