Eagle Ottawa helps perfect rare Cadillac
26/07/2013
The Cadillac Coupe features Eagle Ottawa's pearlescent, gunmetal premium leather, created especially for the vehicle.
"As with all Eagle Ottawa luxury leather, we used premium hides, enhanced by our proprietary crusting process to create the supple, soft hand and fine pebble appearance," said Nathan Mullinix, Eagle Ottawa's vice-president of product development and innovation. "The key to its natural appearance is a semi-translucent finish that lets the true beauty of the leather shine through."
The prototype was originally given to former General Motors CEO Charlie Wilson upon his departure to serve as US Secretary of Defence in 1953. It disappeared from public view until this year, when car collector Steve Plunkett completed its restoration.
"I have restored many cars over the years," said Mr Plunkett, "but the Coupe de Ville restoration has been among the most challenging and exciting. Working with Eagle Ottawa and being able to outfit it with the closest match to its original leather upholstery was a high point in the process."
The Cadillac will be shown under the Eagle Ottawa/Plunkett tent at the Concours d'Elegance, a classic car show held in Plymouth, US, on July 28.
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