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1949 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE - $80,000 (SANDWICH)
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This 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille received a body-off restoration and upgrade with a later model 500-cu.in. Caddy V8 with a GM Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission. It has a Monte Carlo front clip and a Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.70:1 rear end.
• Cadillac 500-cu.in. OHV V8.
• A new American Auto Wire 12 volt harness was installed.
• Spark comes from an HEI ignition.
• A custom dual exhaust resides under the car.
• A GM Turbo 400 automatic transmission is mated to a Ford 9-inch rear end.
• 3.70:1 gears are housed in the Ford 9-inch.
• Body stripped to bare metal and Black paint was applied .
• Windshield wipers converted to electric.
• Black and white leather was used to reupholster the interior.
• Vintage Air supplied the "ice cold" A/C.
• A tilt/telescopic steering column was installed with a LeCarra steering wheel.
• The car has a power front seat, power windows, and power door locks.
• Musical entertainment is provided by a Kenwood AM/FM -Tape & CD player.
• Front disc brakes came with the Monte Carlo front suspension swap.
• A dual reservoir system supports front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
• The car has power steering.
• Air shocks are used in the rear of the car.
• It also has an alarm system.
This restomod 1949 Cadillac Coupe DeVille retains its original body styling but retains the classic Cadillac curves, the car is "like new".
It was a total frame off job done in the early 2000’s by a professional hot rod shop in Fort Worth Texas for a big time collector I was told that it cost over 100k at that time, who knows what it would cost today? It was sold at auction in 2008, It has been housed in a museum ever since. I have over 70+ pictures of the restoration process. This car is worthy of anyone’s high end collection, $80,,000 ---If interested or know anyone who might, call Frank @ show contact info .