The Grand Illusion 59 Cadillac

The Grand Illusion 59 Cadillac Follow the build and progress on this custom 1959 Cadillac "Megacoupe", called The Grand Illusion.

Pics from some recent events
04/02/2025

Pics from some recent events

I've gotta brag on my buddy Matt Smith and his shop Performance Fab here in SC for absolutely knocking this job outta t...
01/05/2025

I've gotta brag on my buddy Matt Smith and his shop Performance Fab here in SC for absolutely knocking this job outta the park! They obviously don't make headers off the shelf that just fit a 59 Caddy with an LS swap. You can make some work, but its not ideal.

This car previously had very restrictive Holley manifolds, and an even more restrictive 2 inch exhaust system. He fabbed up a set of beautiful 1-off stainless headers (2 inch primaries), and full mandrel bent custom 3 inch stainless exhaust. Dual QTP electric cutouts with turn downs. Custom side exit tips.Everything tig welded. This tucks high, clears everything, is easy to remove and work on, and will keep heat off of things that were previously scorching hot. Also ran new mufflers from Vibrant at the recommendation of my buddy Johnny Bones and its sounds amazing!

10/27/2024

BTR Stage 3 blower cam installed and tuned!

08/10/2024

This paint in the sun 😍

Excited to say that I'm a rear glass and dyno tune away from being FINISHED!
08/08/2024

Excited to say that I'm a rear glass and dyno tune away from being FINISHED!

Trunk progress! This color carpet is perfect and I'm really digging the design!
03/21/2024

Trunk progress! This color carpet is perfect and I'm really digging the design!

Door glass installedTrunk work underwayStill waiting on rear glass to be cut and installed!
03/13/2024

Door glass installed
Trunk work underway
Still waiting on rear glass to be cut and installed!

Progress pics! We are shooting for mid April on having it complete. Leather dash, alacantara headliner, and package tray...
02/23/2024

Progress pics! We are shooting for mid April on having it complete.

Leather dash, alacantara headliner, and package tray are done, along with door glass and power windows! Stephen Coggins is Killin it!

Next up is having Glass Guy Chicago come down next week hopefully to cut the rear glass and install that, along with the rear side glass.

Windshield, trim, wiper cowl all in!
12/28/2023

Windshield, trim, wiper cowl all in!

Huge thanks to my buddies at Unique Audio - Automotive Experts for getting the tunes going in the 59! Everything in the ...
12/09/2023

Huge thanks to my buddies at Unique Audio - Automotive Experts for getting the tunes going in the 59! Everything in the trunk will be hidden by panels for a clean look. As always, a great install and the best communication ever on what I wanted and making it happen quickly.

Just good people doing what they say they're gonna do!

Kenwood Double DIN
Back up cam
Audio Control kicks
Audio Control 6x9s
Audio Control 800 4 channel
Audio Control 12 in sub
Audio Control 800 mono

Sounds amazing and no glass or interior in it yet!

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Spartanburg, SC

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