Gratz Cadillac & Reformer Combo – Open Box, Matched Classical Pilates Set

Condition: Open Box. This is the complete Gratz Cadillac Reformer Combo — both pieces from the same Classical Pilates studio, fully refreshed and never used since restoration, sold together at a lower combined price than buying each separately. Both units share the same new firm foam, fresh British Tan upholstery, firmer support, and handmade leather straps by PHOC, so they match perfectly as a set.

Why a Gratz Cadillac Reformer Combo

Gratz has built Pilates apparatus to Joseph Pilates’ own design specifications since the 1960s, continuing a Philadelphia workshop tradition that traces back to the company’s 1929 founding as Treitel-Gratz. Romana Kryzanowska, the instructor Joseph Pilates personally chose to carry on his method, relied exclusively on Gratz apparatus in her own studios and teacher training. Buying the Cadillac and Reformer together as a combo is how most Classical Pilates studios actually build out an apparatus room, since the two machines cover different exercise families and are meant to be used side by side.

What’s Been Done to Both Units

Here’s exactly what went into refreshing this Gratz Cadillac Reformer Combo before it was listed:

• Fully refreshed and restored frames and carriage
• New firm foam throughout for supportive, long-lasting comfort
• Reupholstered in matching British Tan for a warm, classic studio look
• Firmer support built for daily studio use, not just occasional home use
• Handmade leather straps by PHOC on both units
• Presented and set up together as part of a full Classical Pilates / Contrology apparatus room

The Classical Pilates Connection

The Cadillac and the reformer are the two pieces of apparatus Joseph Pilates is most associated with, and together they cover the widest range of exercises in the Classical repertoire: trapeze and tower work, spring-loaded resistance training, and the full-body carriage work the method is best known for. Owning a matched Gratz combo rather than mixed brands matters to instructors trained in the Classical lineage specifically because the spring tension, frame geometry, and upholstery match across both machines, the way Romana’s own studios were equipped.

What You’re Actually Getting

This combo listing includes one Gratz Reformer and one Gratz Cadillac, each individually refreshed, reupholstered in matching British Tan, and fitted with new firm foam and handmade PHOC leather straps. Both are staged and photographed together exactly as they ship, from the same studio. Browse our full selection of Pilates Reformers for other configurations and studio setups.

Shipping and Setup

Both pieces ship as complete, assembled apparatus. Because this is a matched two-piece Gratz Cadillac and Reformer combo, freight shipping is arranged together to keep delivery simple and cost-effective. Reach out before ordering to confirm delivery details for your address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a vintage Gratz combo or newly built? Both the Cadillac and the Reformer are used, original Gratz frames that have been fully refreshed rather than a new custom order from Gratz directly, which is why this combo is priced well under the cost of two new units.

What does “Open Box” mean here? It means both pieces have been inspected, refreshed, and are ready to use, not sealed in factory packaging. Neither has been used for regular training since the restoration was completed.

Can I buy just the Cadillac, or just the Reformer? Yes — select “Reformer Only” or “Cadillac Only” from the options above if you only need one piece, though buying the Gratz Cadillac Reformer Combo together is the better value.

An Honest Note on Availability

Original Gratz frames don’t come back onto the resale market often, and a matched pair refreshed to the same standard at the same time is rarer still. This is one matched set — once a piece sells individually, the remaining piece will be offered on its own. If the option you want is shown above, it’s still available.

Priced to Move

Choose your configuration above: Reformer Only $5,295 $3,250, Cadillac Only $4,900 $2,750, or the Complete Set $10,195 $5,750 — $4,445 off buying both separately at full regular price.