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The People’s Garage · Asset No. 1776-CTSV-001

2011 Cadillac
CTS-V

A second-generation CTS-V sedan converted into a purpose-built drag car by a previous owner, seized by the federal government, sold at a U.S. Marshals asset auction, and bought by a used-car dealer in Georgia. Reported 8.6-second history. Now the people vote on what happens to it.

Current status
Awaiting Delivery
Auction paperwork cleared. Transport scheduled.Updated just now
LSX 427 / PROCHARGERFULL CAGEPARACHUTESLICKSWHEELIE BARSFIG. 1 — SIDE ELEVATION, NOT TO SCALE
Photo pending
427
LSX cubic inches
Charged
ProCharger · centrifugal
Caged
Full cage · cert TBD
Chute
Parachute
8.6x
Reported ET (prior owner)
Form 1776-B · Build sheet

Component record.

Parts that came from a contributor link back to their ledger entry. That’s the provenance. Anything we haven’t put hands on yet is listed as “to verify on delivery” instead of guessed.

6 documented · 14 to verify on delivery · 2 needed

2 parts needed

Engine

  • Engine block
    Chevrolet Performance / LSX 427

    427 cubic inch LSX-based build. Internals to be documented after teardown inspection.

    Installed

To verify on deliverycylinder heads, camshaft.

Power Adder

  • Supercharger
    ProCharger

    Centrifugal supercharger. Head unit model and pulley size get logged on delivery.

    Installed

To verify on deliveryintercooler.

Fuel System

    To verify on deliveryfuel pump, fuel.

    Transmission

      To verify on deliverytransmission, torque converter.

      Drivetrain

        To verify on deliveryrear end.

        Suspension

        • Rear shocks
          Spec logged on delivery
          Planned

        To verify on deliveryfront suspension.

        Brakes

        • Front brakes
          Wilwood

          Kit model gets logged on delivery.

          Contributed byAnthony B. — Dawsonville, GA1776-0047

          Installed
          2026-09-07

        To verify on deliveryrear brakes.

        Safety

        • Roll cage
          Full cage

          Certification status to be verified by a chassis shop before any pass.

          Installed
        • Parachute
          Spec logged on delivery
          Installed
        • Fire suppression
          Spec logged on delivery
          Needed

        To verify on deliveryharness.

        Wheels / Tires

          To verify on deliveryrear wheels / tires, front wheels / tires.

          Electronics / Data

          • Data logger
            Spec logged on delivery
            Needed

          To verify on deliveryecu.

          Body

          • Body
            Cadillac / CTS-V sedan

            Steel body. Weight to be measured.

            Installed
          Performance history

          Reported, not verified.

          The 8.6-second figure comes from the prior ownership and the auction listing. We didn’t see it. Until this car goes down a track with us and a printed time slip, every number here is labelled for what it is.

          When it runs
          • Reported best quarter mile (prior owner)Reported
            1/4 ET
            8.6x
            MPH
            —
            Track
            —

            Source: Reported by prior ownership / auction listing. Not witnessed by 1776 Racing.

          • First pass under 1776 RacingReported
            1/4 ET
            —
            MPH
            —
            Track
            —

            Source: Pending.

            Will be posted with a time slip photo.