1948 Cadillac Convertible Street Rod

Description Unknown Miles, per owner, When Taken on Consignment, Title Reads Not Actual Mileage 5.7-Liter Tuned-Port Injection V8 Shaved Doors w/Electric Poppers Mustang II-Style Front Suspension Rear Leaf Springs w/Lowering Blocks 15" Smoothie Wheels Billet Steering Wheel Gray Leather Upholstery Vintage Air Climate Control Kenwood Digital Media Receiver Frenched HeadlightsBlending timeless Cadillac styling with modern performance and drivability, this 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible has been expertly transformed into a stunning custom street rod. Built under previous ownership and further refined after its acquisition in 2025, this one-of-a-kind Cadillac features a fuel-injected 5.7-liter Tuned-Port Injection V8, modern suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and numerous thoughtful upgrades throughout. Finished in a striking purple with a black convertible top, the body has been extensively customized with frenched headlights, shaved door handles and trunk hardware, a body-color grille and side moldings, tinted glass, fender skirts, and chrome bumpers with guards. Riding on 15-inch body-color smoothie wheels with baby moon hubcaps, trim rings, and wide whitewall tires, the Cadillac has an unmistakable custom appearance enhanced by its lowered stance. The suspension has been upgraded with a Mustang II-style independent front suspension featuring tubular control arms and adjustable front coilovers, while lowering blocks have been added to the rear leaf springs. Four-wheel disc brakes and power steering provide confident, modern road manners. Inside, the custom interior is trimmed in gray leather, extending across the split front bench seat, rear bench, door panels, and tonneau cover. The body-color dashboard is beautifully accented with hand-laid pinstriping and engine-turned metal trim, creating a classic hot rod aesthetic. Modern amenities include Vintage Air climate control, power windows, a Bluetooth-capable Kenwood digital media receiver, a tilt steering column, AutoMeter instrumentation, and an updated wiring harness. Electric door poppers and modified rear window regulators were also added under current ownership. Power comes from a 5.7-liter Tuned-Port Injection V8, dressed with a custom engine cover featuring Cadillac badging and a flying goddess hood ornament, all color-matched to the exterior. The engine is paired with a 2004R four-speed automatic transmission and a Ford rear axle, providing reliable cruising performance. Recent servicing under current ownership included repairing oil leaks, resealing the oil pan, adjusting the transmission linkage, and replacing the water pump, muffler, and drivetrain mounts. The digital odometer displays approximately 800 miles, though total chassis mileage is unknown, and the accompanying New Jersey title is branded "Not Actual Mileage." Combining the unmistakable presence of a postwar Cadillac with modern mechanicals and carefully executed custom touches, this exceptional street rod offers an ideal blend of classic style, comfort, and dependable performance.