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Carroll Custom Cadillac – Restoration and Performance in a Rural Setting

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Today I had a lovely visit with Tim Carroll at Carroll Custom Cadillac in Pilot Point, Texas.   Tim is a master craftsman busy restoring and improving Cadillac automobiles both old and new in a beautiful country-side environment.

And what are Carroll Custom Cadillac up to in Pilot Point, Texas?  Cadillacs.

This first gallery is a 1949 Cadillac Limo under complete restoration.  Carroll Custom Cadillac is doing a frame-off paint and restoration, down to the individual bolt and fastener.  The 331 engine is out of the car getting overhauled one building over.

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Modern era Cadillac also have a warm place next to the hearth here as well.  There were several Cadillac Northstar engines in work.

Carroll Cadillac offers a permanent fix to any head gasket or head bolt issues with the Northstar — engine studs with a lifetime warranty.

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This Cadillac was in from China to have a new intake, exhaust, hood induction, and computer tuning.  International import and restoration is an interesting highlight at Carroll Custom Cadillac, and recommends the quality work and assured success.  It would be very hard for international Customers to bring their Cadillac back around for a minor fix after it gets shipped overseas!

This Cadillac Coupe de-Ville  was in from Europe for an update and refresh.  The Owner left personal notices in a variety of languages attached the inside of the windows requesting shippers take special care of the vehicle to ensure it arrived safely.

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Tim’s brother continues the family business in Ridgefield, WA, but Tim is planning additional square footage and expanded services here in Texas.  The shops for now are ‘by-invitation-only’, so please call head or email Carroll Custom Cadillac with your specific needs.  First topic is usually to schedule your Cadillac repair so that it arrives at the shop with the Team ready to address it, and is in and out and back on the road as soon as possible.

Overall I enjoyed my visit with Tim and the Carroll Custom Cadillac shops, and look forward to checking in on him again another day.  Now I definitely know where I would bring a Cadillac restoration job!!

Cadillac Cruising – the 300 mile tour

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I currently drive a 2008 Cadillac STS-V with 4.4L Supercharged V8. I thoroughly enjoy owning it. The current EPA rating for this model is 13 mpg city, 19 mpg highway. That equates to 6.7 gallons per 100 miles. So for my frequent 300 mile jaunts, 20.1 gals would be needed without refueling the 18 gal tank. See the issue?

A new Cadillac ELR can manage that with full charge 37 miles and full 9 gal tank for 303 miles or 340 miles total.

A new ATS 2l Turbo, at 21/31 mpg or 4.2 gal / 100 miles can also do 300 miles in 12.6 gal of its 17 gal tank and arrive with fuel left over.

The other interesting contender is the new CTS Vsport wih 420 hp 3.6L twin turbo. At 16/24 mpg or 5.6 gal/ 100 miles it can go 300 miles for 16.8 gals out of its 19(!) gal tank, also arriving with fuel left over.

Read more from EPA: EPA comparison

What do you think? What is the best Cadillac to enjoy for a 300 mile tour?.

Cadillac Introduces ATS Crimson Sport Edition

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Special edition highlights the sporting dynamics, striking design of the ATS

DETROIT – Cadillac enhances the dynamic performance and design of the 2014 ATS sedan with a new, limited-edition Crimson Sport special edition. Produced only during the spring of 2014, the special edition sedan is characterized by its unique Crimson Red Metallic exterior paint and a collection of its sportiest performance attributes, including an available Track Package.

The Crimson Sport ATS can be had with four different interior environments: Morello Red with Jet Black accents, Caramel with Jet Black accents, Jet Black with Jet Black accents or Light Platinum with Jet Black accents. Other exterior enhancements include exclusive 18-inch Manoogian Dark Silver Premium Painted wheels; a ground effects package with color-matched front splitter, rocker moldings and rear diffuser; and an aero decklid spoiler.

Inside, upgrades include a heated steering wheel in microfiber suede, a microfiber suede shift lever and heated front seats.

Buyers can opt for the Crimson Sport Edition on either the 272-horsepower ATS 2.0T Performance Collection (with automatic transmission) or 321-horsepower 3.6L Premium Collection with rear- or all-wheel drive. Navigation, sunroof, the Driver Assist Package and Advanced Security Package are all optional. Rear-wheel-drive 3.6L models also offer a Track Package.

The award-winning Cadillac ATS sedan balances performance and refinement, wrapped in a progressive expression of Cadillac’s Art & Science design philosophy. Named 2013 North American Car of the Year, the ATS compact luxury sedan has drawn new customers to the brand and helped to continue the evolution and elevation of Cadillac.

The 2014 Cadillac ATS Crimson Sport Edition will be available in dealerships at the end of March. The limited-edition package carries an MSRP of $46,010 for the 2.0T Performance Collection and $51,010 for the 3.6L Premium Collection.