Weird American car spotted in Melb today - what is it?

[MrZ]

Anyone know what this is? Saw this on Fitzroy St. but as I was driving I didn't have time to stop - just long enough to pull out the camera and take a shot. It looks American... any ideas? And why does the roof look like it's made out of fabric?

[block58]

Looks like a Cadillac CTS

[EASYBOSS]

Originally Posted by block58

Looks like a Cadillac CTS

Yep, and as far as I'm concerned, I hate them, had one as a rental two weeks ago, the layout of the interior just did not do it for me.

The power window switchs are down low on the drivers door panel and very awark to reach, as as for the hand brake, well foot brake as you use your foot to put it on, and then to release it, pull a lever. Unfortunatlly the lever is not far from the bonnet release lever, twice I popped the hood instead of releasing the park brake, first time I did it, though I had not released the brake so did it again, unknowing that I had also popped the hood, next thing I'm flying down the interstate and notice that the bonnet is bouncing up and down.

[Sioso]

It's a Cadillac CTS and they have a vinyl roof option in the States.

[pottery beige]

that thing would scare a hungry dog out of a butcher shop..

[jpblue1000]

Car made its debut in the The Matrix Reloaded If I remember correctly.
JP

[MITCHAY]

Yep a Caddy!

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

Car made its debut in the The Matrix Reloaded If I remember correctly.
JP

Lol and Bad Boys. NWS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wvHj7CydSI

[jpd80]

Sigma platform was originally a Holden Commodore design started in the late 1990s and well,
taken over and improved by Cadillac..

[Agile]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

that thing would scare a hungry dog out of a butcher shop..

Brilliant !!! Too true. It looks shocking. And I am a big fan of vinyl roofs. On 1970's cars

[Moby Vic]

Originally Posted by BLOWN.GTP

It's a Cadillac CTS and they have a vinyl roof option in the States.

I don't think it's a factory option. Dealers still put those abominations on cars for old geezers, especially here in Florida.

[AG3]

Originally Posted by BLOWN.GTP

It's a Cadillac CTS and they have a vinyl roof option in the States.

It looks like an aftermarket conversion, Cadillac hasn't offered this option in years.

[Kryton]

I believe until the GFC, we were going to get the Cadillac CTS here.

[In Focus]

Originally Posted by Kryton

I believe until the GFC, we were going to get the Cadillac CTS here.

So the GFC wasn't all bad news, then.

[SteveJH]

Don't laugh too much, the CTS-V for a while was the fastest four door production car around the Nurburgring, might still have the record actually.

Fairly sure the Panamara Turbo broke the record though.

[wrongwaynorris]

Originally Posted by Kryton

I believe until the GFC, we were going to get the Cadillac CTS here.

At last something to thank the GFC for .

[wrongwaynorris]

I thought the CTS was ugly till I scrolled down , quick a hot poker to put out my eyes . What has been seen can not be unseen .

[tweeked]

Originally Posted by Kryton

I believe until the GFC, we were going to get the Cadillac CTS here.

This is spot on, they were actually dropped after few were built, a real 11.58pm decision.

I am know someone who worked for GMH back then, and even had a ride in one he had for the weekend. Only a handful came over in the first shipment.

[stevepet]

Is it right hand drive?

[jmac]

Looks like it

[ryeman]

But is there a 'woody' version ?

[Russ]

Originally Posted by ryeman

But is there a 'woody' version ?

It's gonna want to look a hell of a lot better than that to give anyone a woody

[gcg2503]

I will post a pic of his other car when I get home

Makes this look like art!

[Franco Cozzo]

There are a few RHD Cadillacs getting around because GM was VERY close to selling the brand here in Australia before the GFC.

[Chrisosicko]

Apart from their stupid roof they're not such a bad looking car

[gcg2503]

You can see the similarities between the two number plates

For such dodgy taste in cars he has one of the nicest houses I have seen ... ever....




he also has an el camino ute and other much nicer cars

[Ford_The_Win]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

You can see the similarities between the two number plates

For such dodgy taste in cars he has one of the nicest houses I have seen ... ever....

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he also has an el camino ute and other much nicer cars

57 Chevy front, 59 Chevy rear and the roof looks like it came from a Corvette?

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

Hmm did ford pull some inspiration from that 70s rear end with the EF/EL taillight design

[JC]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

You can see the similarities between the two number plates

For such dodgy taste in cars he has one of the nicest houses I have seen ... ever....

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he also has an el camino ute and other much nicer cars

Call me weird, but I like it. A lot! Great colour combo (yes, I'm a supplements fan...oops, bombers fan) and the style kind of looks like the batman car from the Adam West TV series - not really the same, just similar style.

[Bossxr8]

The 70's just called, they want their vinyl roof back.

Those shocking things should have stayed in the 70's, can't believe they still offer them.

[ShootsWithFilm]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The 70's just called, they want their vinyl roof back.

Those shocking things should have stayed in the 70's, can't believe they still offer them.

Oh, but it looks just like a convertible.....