Summary

Powered by a Tesla Model 3 rear motor, 50-kwh battery and Ingenest wiring and control system. Painted American Electric Blue with white and grey custom interior including retractable control screen, and custom amplified sound system. Title in transit.

Details

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 Rivières 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**