Unlike Chevys and Fords of the era, higher-end '50s domestic marques such as Cadillac aren't as "upgrade friendly" when it comes to adapting modern equipment - namely complete disc brake systems.

Kyle Hyatt (he/him/his) hails originally from the Pacific Northwest, but has long called Los Angeles home. He's had a lifelong obsession with cars and motorcycles (both old and new). Volkswagen's ...