1949 Cadillac Series 62 "WickCad" by Chris Carlson Hot Rods
A masterful custom build named Street Rod of the Year in 2017, this 1949 Cadillac Series 62 blends classic elegance with modern performance. Finished in Pearl Metallic Red, the car sits on a Roadster Shop chassis with Accu-Air suspension and features an LS3 V8 with Jim Inglese fuel injection under the hood.
- Built by:
- Chris Carlson Hot Rods
- Location:
- Wichita, Kansas
- Vehicle:
- 1949 Cadillac Series 62 - 2nd Gen
- Engine:
- 6.2L V8 Chevrolet LS3
- Cost:
- $131,000
- Power:
- 525 hp
- Torque:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Balance:
- -
- Wheels:
- 18" billet Sabre-style wheels
- Exterior:
- -
- Interior:
- Pearl Metallic Red bodyworkVintage Air climate control
- Chassis:
- Accu-Air adjustable suspensionRoadster Shop Fast Track chassisWilwood multi-piston calipers
- Powertrain:
- Jim Inglese eight-stack fuel injection525 horsepower variantBeCool aluminum radiatorHolley Dominator ECUMagnaFlow stainless-steel exhaust
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