1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille: Unique Pink Refinish & LS Engine Upgrade

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1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Cadillac had over 20 distinct colors in its 1958 range, but despite its popularity at the time, this stunning metallic pink wasn’t available from the factory. Despite gray being a popular color in 1958, the car’s interior is all grey, giving it a distinctive look.

Standard luxury features include power windows and door locks, and the car has been further upgraded with six-way power bucket seats with storage armrests and a custom console with cup holders, diverging from the typical 1958 Cadillac setup.

1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
1958 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (Cadillac)

A Dakota Digital display, a mainstay of restomod projects, updates the dashboard. A comparable-sized LS engine, producing a powerful 345 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, has taken the place of the vehicle’s original 364 cubic inch (6.0-liter) engine under the hood.

This engine is derived from an LQ9, a high-performance Vortec 6000 truck engine that was available for use in the GMC Sierra Denali, Chevrolet Silverado SS, and earlier Escalades from 2002 to 2006.

A bigger aluminum radiator with two electric fans has been replaced to provide greater cooling, and a pink Cadillac embroidery on a specially upholstered panel gives a unique touch.

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By Jayson O'Neil

Jayson is a car-o-holic, and you will often find him writing about cars & bikes here at DaxStreet. You can reach out to him at [email protected]

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