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Chip Foose Is Reviving A Cadillac Design Sketch From 1935

Chip Foose is known for plenty masterpieces in the automotive design world, infusing modern touches with classic lines and heritage. But, this time, he’s doing something a little different.

According to Foose Design, Foose himself has taken a stillborn design sketch of a 1935 Cadillac and plans to bring it to life. The Cadillac was supposed to be a custom vehicle, commissioned by car dealer Wes Rydell and his wife Vivian.

The plan was for the 1935 Cadillac to become shorter, wider and feature a removable hardtop. We’d assume the Great Depression had something to do with the project never surpassing a sketch.

Foose has taken a 1939 Cadillac Series 60 sedan to remake the initial design, but of course with a few Foose touches. The design is expected to be ready by the end of the summer.

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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  1. Cool idea!

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  2. Remember the original Cadillac 16.
    I think they stopped production in 1940 (?),the war put metal restrictions from what I recall.
    The cadillac 16 from the 2000 Detroit auto show was the modern revival.
    I’d like to see Chip do a blend of the 1935 and the 2000 models.
    I’d buy it.

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  3. three cheers for the A-team.

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  4. I wish they still built cars just like this !

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