Is that it? Not quite. "The most challenging part of this buildup was the parade boot" for the top, Ed tells us. "I made it from sheetmetal. It is electrically operated. I used two sets of seat tracks and welded them together. It rolls ahead 14 inches-enough to let the top down-then rolls back."

Covered in PPG Scarlet Red paint applied by Ed, the highly modified body was channeled over a lengthened and Z'd '85 Cadillac Coupe de Ville frame and floor pan. The chassis was further augmented with Air Ride Technologies air springs and Michelin-wrapped, 15-inch Colorado Custom wheels.

What better to power such a sizeable 'sled than 500 inches of torque-happy Cadillac V-8? Evanuik Performance rebuilt the '70-vintage mill and added a Pertronix distributor and Sanderson headers, and then Ed built a custom engine cover to keep the underhood area looking tidy. Power was then channeled through a TH400 automatic with a Gear Vendors overdrive unit. "It makes driving a pleasure," Ed reports. "The fuel economy is great, especially on those long trips."

To soak up those miles in comfort, Ed equipped the interior with '98 Eldorado seats, which Dave Crissey wrapped in tan leather. The '49 Buick Roadmaster dash was fitted with Classic Instruments dials and an '85 Cad tilt and telescoping column topped with a LeCarra wheel. Ed built the console himself, fitting it with a Delco stereo and Chevy Cavalier shifter. He also made sure to add all the amenities befitting a Cadillac-Vintage Air, Specialty Power Windows, and cruise control from Ron Francis.

By using almost exclusively Cadillac parts, Ed succeeded in maintaining his custom's rich brand identity while still crafting a truly original creation. We think it looks like a modern take on a classic GM Motorama concept car. The end result is not only cool, comfortable, and stylish, it's also one of the longest two-seaters we've ever seen!