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V8 engine launched for 1949, it was favored by hot no possible expense was spared and no detail was
rodders and racers alike, powering the ferocious road- overlooked. This Southern California car was completely
and-race cars from Allard and Cunningham, along disassembled and stripped, with the frame and body
with the builders of countless 1950s American racing sandblasted and prepped for paint before each part was
specials. Those large-displacement Cadillac engines were individually refinished and then reassembled. All original
eventually eliminated by the 1980s in the quest for lower chrome and stainless trim pieces were straightened,
costs and a simplified GM product portfolio, but the dipped and polished by ABG Polish, yielding an amazing
recent Cadillac CTS-V did feature one of The General’s visual complement to the Cadillac’s iconic bodylines and
most powerful and sophisticated V8 power plants ever – custom paint finish. The interior is a work of art in itself,
the supercharged and intercooled LSA. retaining the Cadillac’s original elegance, trimmed with
custom upholstery by award-winning specialist Albert
Channeling that rich heritage with a modern twist is this
stunning 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Custom Convertible Lara from North Hollywood, California. Just one example
(Lot #1356) that will be offered with No Reserve at of the extreme quality of this build is provided by the
Barrett-Jackson’s auction in Scottsdale, January 22-30. It is steering wheel, painstakingly restored using an original
the product of a frame-off restoration and custom build factory mold for uncompromising accuracy.
completed by the award-winning Joe Peck Customs in Consistent with the rest of the car, the Cadillac’s beefy
Van Nuys, California. Built over a 7-year timeframe that original frame was also carefully stripped, cleaned and
included thousands of hours worth of labor, virtually repainted in a gorgeous red finish. Custom-notched,
it now accommodates a GM LSA V8 crate engine –
the same used by Cadillac’s modern CTS-V sports
sedan. Delivering 556 factory-rated horsepower, this
supercharged and intercooled mill is nicely upgraded
with the efficiency of a Concept One accessory-
drive pulley system. A GM 6L90 6-speed automatic
transmission delivers the power to the street via a
virtually bulletproof Ford 9-inch rear end, equipped
with posi-traction and 3.25 running gears. Adjustable
RideTech shocks are at all four corners, and 2-inch drop
spindles up front give the car a wicked stance. Premium
supporting features include a custom-built stainless
steel fuel tank from Rick’s Tanks, complete with a Vapor
Works fuel control system. A polished Mattson's radiator
and intercooler system ensure the potent supercharged
LSA engine runs nice and cool.
Other great highlights include all new glass, new
suspension components and the stopping power of
4-wheel Wilwood power disc brakes. Power steering
delivers cruising ease and a power top mechanism
and power window lifts provide heightened passenger
comfort. A set of 17-inch Wheel Smith Cadillac wire
wheels, wrapped in low-profile Diamondback red line
tires, provides a great period look with modern grip and
riding characteristics.
Legions of owners and enthusiasts have long considered
the 1956 Cadillac Series 62 difficult, if not impossible, to
improve upon. This amazing example, built by modern
day craftspeople, proves the feat is indeed possible.
– David C. Neyens
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