1959 Cadillac Rentals
If you're looking to put a little vintage into your Vegas vacation, why not reserve the 1959 Cadillac convertible from Dream Car Rental! Back in the day this car had it all - the best looks, power, performance and comfort out there. The 1959 'Caddy' is also one controversial car; either you love it or you hate it! With outrageous tailfins and jet pod taillights, the '59 Cadillac wasn't isn't your ordinary vehicle! Even though the tailfins became a controversial topic in the automotive world, Cadillac was still able to engineer a vehicle that demands attention below the hood. Dream Car Rental is excited to offer the 1959 Cadillac convertible as one of their classic car rentals, so if you like a little controversy read on to learn more about this outrageous vehicle!
The exterior of the 1959 Cadillac classic car rental is something you simply can't ignore! Although the tailfin was nothing new to Cadillac, (they had been around since the beginning of the '50s) the design of the '59's tailfin was, to some, a bit extreme. One author of a popular classic Cadillac book, 80 Years of Cadillac-Lasalle, even went so far as to call these rear appendages "flamboyant" and that they were built to "ludicrous proportions"! But for every person who hated the tailfins, three others loved them and the '59 Cadillac began to grow in popularity. The frontal design of the '59 Cadillac showcases a glittering chrome grill that is divided into two sections with wide-eyed headlights. The pod shape of the '59 Cadillac was influenced greatly by the design of jet aircraft, a science that was really beginning to take off (no pun intended!) in the '50's. A smaller chrome grille was added to the rear of the vehicle to mimic the front, while the rear turn and parking lights where paired together at the outer ends of the rear bumper.
There's a second controversial feature on the '59 Cadillac that few every notice. When you visit the lot at Dream Car Rental to pick up your classic car rental, take a good look at the doors… do they look familiar? In order to help alleviate the costs created by extensive body trim, the head honchos at General Motors decided to use Buick doors on the '59 model. These doors were made to taper inward, a feature that literally changed the lines of this classic car and resulted in the creation of the massive tailfins.
One of the best things about the '59 Cadillac classic car rental is the roomy feel of the interior. This open interior is thanks to the "Greenhouse year" at GM. GM's entire lineup that year boasted unbelievable visibility components that resulted in a whole lot of window glass and head room. Other items in the '59 Cadillac classic car rental include door moldings, seat frames and unique seat cushioning and fabrics.
All '59 Cadillac's came with state of the art mechanical features like Hydra-Matic, power steering and power brakes. The engine was a V8 with an upped displacement of 390 cid that could pump out between 310 and 325 horsepower. Dual exhaust was standard along with a four-barrel carburetor.
1959 was a huge year for Cadillac as it produced six series - the 6200, 6300 (also called the Deville), 6400 and 6900 Eldorados, the Sixty Special Fleetwood and the 6700 Fleetwood 75. '59 capped of a great decade for the Caddy, as the '50s saw a variety of expansion and experimentation in design. The Cadillac had become a car for the wealthy and a statement for young up and comers. If fact, one of GM's design problems arose when the seat fabric were shown to trap the guard-hairs of a woman's mink coat! Consumers couldn't wait to get their hands on the 1959 Cadillac, (tailfins and all!), so what are you waiting for! Go ahead and reserve your retro 1959 Cadillac convertible classic car rental from Dream Car Rental today. Whether your young or old you'll love the way this car handles and the attention you'll get when you pull up outside the hotel!
|
