1935 Cadillac Model 355-D Eight Convertible Sedan

This Cadillac Series 20 Convertible Sedan was originally ordered in April of 1935 through Capital Cadillac Company of Washington D.C. It was built for the 1935 Shrine Convention where it was used for transportation for the organization's leaders, and also as a parade car. It certainly looked splendid in its Madrid Maroon finish with contrasting brilliant green wheels.

The current owner acquired this car in 2014, looking for a new project. After working on a variety of cars over the years, raising four children, and working in the masonry business for over fifty years, he desired a challenging project to work on during his retirement. After he picked up the car which was mostly in boxes, he knew he made the right decision.

Upon inspection, he found that although numerous parts were missing and it was clearly going to be quite an undertaking, the end result would be worth the effort. Three years were spent researching, chasing parts and painstakingly restoring every one of them. Finally, in 2017, the car was shown for the first time after the extensive restoration at the Auburn, Indiana Spring National meet, where it received its first award.