The classic Cadillacs from 1969 are marked by their long hoods, proportional decks and clean, angular styling. The “new” look for ’69 would push Cadillac into the Seventies and beyond with crisp lines that ensured their long and low stance would be popular for many years to come. As a result, it comes as no surprise that Cadillacs from 1969 are still restoration-worthy symbols of style, luxury and quality today. (more…)
Cadillac emphasized long, low and powerful styling with features that pushed the boundaries of technology to earn its spot as America’s premier luxury car brand by the time the United States’ economy hit full stride in the mid-1950s. In the decades that followed, the Cadillac nameplate would become synonymous with the highest levels of automotive style, luxury and quality. Although the heavy use of fins and chrome did quiet down by the 70s, Cadillac customers have continued to embrace the…
Electric tail and brake lamps were first introduced around 1915. Since that time, some of the auto industry's best and most iconic design work has been housed in the tail lights of the classic cars from days gone by, and building a period correct car today means getting those details right. Although sheet metal repair and new paint are common and effective tools for most exterior restoration work, more model-specific items like tail light lenses and reflectors are not as…
The Cadillac logo consisting of the familiar crest surrounded by a laurel wreath has officially been put to rest following the introduction of the 2014 Cadillac ATS Coupe. The new ATS Coupe will be the first production spec Cadillac to roll off the assembly line wearing an officially revised badge that still contains the crest but abandons the laurel wreath. All Cadillac’s to follow will also bear the new design emblem, a move that puts an end to any speculation…
It appears that Cadillac may be about to eliminate the famous laurel wreath from its logo, according to recent reports in Automotive News. More than just losing the traditional wreath however, it also looks like Cadillac may unveil a completely new logo on a concept car to be displayed at next month’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California. Apparently the wreath has been seen as an outdated and obsolete design element in Cadillac customer focus groups. As a result, the…
Original Parts Group Inc. continues to address the needs of classic Cadillac enthusiasts with the introduction of the industry’s first reproductions of several different new Cadillac interior and exterior components that have been unavailable to the public since GM stopped supplying them many years ago. OPGI now offers new exact-fit dash pads for all 1965 and 1966 Cadillac’s that are made from the correct grain, high-quality ABS vinyl. The new dash pads also feature a foam base just like the…
Although the automobile was not invented in the U.S., mass production methods were born here when Henry Ford created the assembly line as a way of making fully interchangeable parts. Henry Ford’s innovation and insight also helped create the new mass production atmosphere in which GM was created. When it comes to Cadillac, often considered the most innovative division of GM, the company’s roots can be traced back to Henry Leland, the man whose focus on precision manufacturing and high…
Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, friend, or family member, the holidays can be stressful. OPGI offers a full line of Cadillac specific gifts for those hard-to-get guys, everything from our extensive range of restoration parts for their favorite classics to gift cards that offer unlimited choices. We’ve made a list of our top ten Cadillac gifts: Outer Mirrors We have OPGI-manufactured mirrors that are indistinguishable from the factory originals! Outside Door Handles Our outside door handle kits…
Cadillac fans rejoice. Original Parts Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the 2012 Cadillac restoration parts catalog! Whether it's an Eldorado, De Ville, Series 62 or anything else 1954-76 Cadillac, we've got what you're looking for. Get your hands on 152 full-color pages of Cadillac parts and accessories. With over 30 years of restoration excellence, Original Parts Group is the premier source for Cadillac and other classic GM parts. Find moldings, sheet metal, lenses, literature, soft trim, interior…
What do 8-time Olympic champion and short track speed skater Apolo Ohno and the team at Original Parts Group have in common? A love for classic cars and a need for speed. Ohno teamed up with Kindig-it Design to come up with one bad-ass concept for his 1964 Cadillac Deville convertible. Kindig-it turned to Original Parts Group, leading supplier of classic car restoration parts, to provide the highest quality Cadillac parts available. OPGI supplied emblems, lenses, weather-stripping, and various other…
