There are custom Cadillacs... and then there are builds that make
you stop dead in your tracks and say, "HOLY SHIT, THEY NAILED
IT!"
This 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible is one of those
builds.
We're talking mile-long body lines, outrageous tailfins, enough
chrome to blind the neighbors, and the kind of presence that makes
everything parked next to it look ordinary. But don't let that
old-school Cadillac elegance fool you. Underneath this gorgeous
piece of American automotive history is a modernized beast built to
cruise in comfort and put some serious miles on the pavement.
THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDDADDY'S CADILLAC.
Drenched in gorgeous Silver Metallic, this Caddy sits low and mean
on a complete lowered CCP chassis. Custom-made 18-inch wire wheels
wrapped in made-to-order wide whitewall tires deliver that
unmistakable Cadillac swagger. Drop the black quick-dry convertible
top, and you've got nearly 19 feet of pure American attitude
rolling down the boulevard.
And the best part? This beauty has the muscle to back up those
looks.
430 HORSES HIDING UNDER SIX DECADES OF CLASS!
Pop that massive hood and you'll find a GM Performance 6.2-liter V8
pumping out 430 horsepower, paired with a 4L65 automatic
transmission through GM's Connect & Cruise combination.
But here's where this build gets downright slick.
The Holley Front Runner pulley system, Vintage Air conditioning and
heat, and power steering have been carefully integrated and
disguised to maintain the appearance of a factory Cadillac engine
compartment.
MODERN MUSCLE. OLD-SCHOOL SOUL. ZERO COMPROMISE ON STYLE.
Backing up that 430-horsepower V8 is a Strange Ford 9-inch
positraction rear end loaded with 3.55:1 gears and Strange axles. A
complete stainless-steel dual exhaust system gives this big Caddy a
voice worthy of what's hiding under the hood.
And when it's time to bring this land yacht back down to earth,
four-wheel power disc brakes are ready to handle business.
STEP INSIDE. THIS IS FIRST-CLASS BADASSERY.
Open those massive Cadillac doors and prepare to be impressed.
The factory interior has been completely transformed with stunning
black and white top-grain leather. It's elegant, custom, and
downright gorgeous without losing an ounce of that unmistakable
Cadillac luxury.
Dakota Digital analog-style gauges bring modern instrumentation
into a vintage-inspired package, while a JVC sound system supplies
the soundtrack for those top-down cruises.
This isn't some stripped-down hot rod pretending to be a Cadillac.
This is a Cadillac that still knows how to be a Cadillac - just
with a hell of a lot more horsepower and modern hardware
underneath.
THE BOTTOM LINE? THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD A DAMN CADILLAC!
Some builds chase horsepower. Others chase looks. This one brings
both together without sacrificing the character that made the 1960
Cadillac an American icon.
The fins. The chrome. The stance. The leather. The 430-horsepower
V8.
It's got the elegance to steal the show at a high-end car event and
the attitude to make every head turn when you roll through
town.
TOP DOWN. V8 RUMBLING. TAILFINS STRETCHING INTO NEXT WEEK.
That's not just driving a Cadillac.
THAT'S MAKING A DAMN ENTRANCE.
Visit us at 5626 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63116. For inquiries,
call (515)-REVHEADS and ask for Damon.
For over 60 high-definition photos and a custom video of this
stunning 1960 Cadillac series 62 , visit www.revheads.com. Don't
miss your chance to own this extraordinary vehicle!
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