We all know that Cadillac’s survival for almost 120 years as a car company is because they’ve been quite outstanding in their delivery of quality and luxury cars. Once upon a time, Cadillac was the luxury standard of the global automobile industry. Their cars were beautifully styled, had some of the most luxurious interiors, and offered performance that turned out to be a perfect match for the American population.
Cadillacs are generally high-end vehicles, and like every other high-end manufacturer, they’ve had their good cars and bad cars, cars that we loved so much, and cars that we were disappointed at. But when all was said and done, Cadillac still stands.
But we all know that every auto company needs great cars to stay in business. Cadillac has had a lot of successful models in less than 120 years of its existence, so let's take a look at some of the greatest cars that Cadillac’s ever released.
15 1902 Cadillac Model A
Yes, it looks like an automotive chariot. But this chariot was the very first car Cadillac released in America. It was exquisite and offered the performance and reliability that the American public wanted so desperately. 2,947 units of this car were produced the very year it entered production.
14 1930 V-16 Series 452
One of the reasons why the 1930 Cadillac V-16 was popular among car enthusiasts was the fact that each one was designed to the individual taste of Caddy’s clients. As the name implies, the V-16’s engine carried sixteen cylinders and generated 185 HP and could reach 100 MPH. This speed was insane at the time and the V-16 Series 452 quickly rose to stardom and became the bespoke car that delivered performance to those who could afford it.
13 1934 Cadillac Aerodynamic Coupe
To give you a glimpse of how expensive Cadillac’s were back then; the ’34 Aerodynamic Coupe, the very first concept car in the auto industry, a car that was far ahead of its time due to the brilliant aerodynamic design of the exterior sold for $7,850 but would be worth $154,497 today. Only twenty units were built and it's safe to say that they’re highly sought after by collectors.
12 1937 Cadillac Phaeton 5859
The Phaeton was built by the popular coach builder Fran Roxas, and he built the car from the designs of Cadillac’s very own designer, John Hampshire. The Phaeton’s awe-inspiring presence was enough to draw in lots of collectors who all vied for ownership. The car was later sold for $962,500.
11 1941 Series 62 Convertible
The 1941 Series 62 was styled by the famous car designers, Earl Harley and Bill Mitchell. Both designers drew inspiration from the ongoing American Space Program and designed the Series 62 with an iconic rocket-like exterior. And no doubt ’41 was one of Cadillac's best sales years.
10 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham
Cadillac had just turned 50 when it released the first Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. This car doesn’t fail to attract attention whenever it makes its way to an auction. The unique and exotic exterior styling of the Eldorado Brougham was Cadillac’s way of communicating the exclusive luxury that only this car offers and it's worth adding that you could always find a ’57 Brougham in the garages of several celebrities and wealthy figures in society.
9 1959 Eldorado Biarritz
The Biarritz is another great car to have left Cadillac’s factories. We love the fact that the car’s exterior was outrageously styled like a rocket. The Biarritz wears a lot of chrome, lending it a dashing appearance that further complements the tailfins. Needless to say, this car was designed by Earl Harley.
8 1961 Series 67 Park Avenue
This was Cadillac’s depiction of what luxury rides were supposed to be and trust us; this car was a large and imposing luxury ride that celebrities and the wealthy people of society used in flaunting their sweet wealth. Cadillac’s success with the Series 67 Park Avenue would open the doors to other luxury models.
7 1962 Series 62
Later renamed to The Cadillac Calais, this car is a perfect display of the design prowess of Bill Mitchell, and even though its exterior has more than enough sharp edges and less chrome than previous models, it still caught the space theme, a trend that appeared to be fading at the time.
6 1992 Cadillac Seville
The ’92 Seville, unlike previous models, drew a lot of inspiration from Cadillac’s ’88 Voyage Concept car. It marked the beginning of the fourth generation of the Seville and could generate 200 HP and 275 LB-FT of Torque which was able to push the Seville up to 120 MPH. by the close of the model year, the ’92 Seville had sold 49,953 units. The car was so popular that it won the 1992 Motor Trend Award for Car of the Year.
5 2006 Cadillac XLR-V
One of the greatest cars released by Cadillac was the 2006 XLR-V and its engine was supercharged and generated a thrilling 443 HP that would propel the car over 155 MPH if it wasn’t electronically limited. The 2006 XLR-V was one of the best sports sedan Cadillac released at the time and it was also one of the most expensive Cadillac cars of its time, selling for $110,000.
4 2008 Cadillac CTS
The 2008 Cadillac had a great performance and that may be because the German-built chassis was sturdy and stable and provided a smooth ride for the car. The engine offered 304 HP and 273 LB-FT of Torque. With 58,774 units of the 2008 CTS sold in 2008, the car would go on to trigger the highest CTS sale after the 2005 model. The 2008 model won the Motor Trend Award for Car of the Year
3 2011 Cadillac Ciel
Cadillac unveiled this beauty in 2011 and all of America held its breath while it waited for the introduction of the Ciel, a car so unique it would write its own history as the ideal Cadillac. The exterior and general shape of the car was a sight to behold. The supercharged V6 engine could generate 425 HP. this is truly one of the greatest cars Caddy has shown the world.
2 2014 Cadillac CTS
The 2014 Cadillac CTS was a great car and even though it took a while for the American public to appreciate this sweet luxury sedan that could shoot speeds up to 155 MPH, but the moment they did, the 2014 CTS enjoyed a steady climb to fame. It's also worth adding that Cadillac did an excellent job of communicating the luxury they’re known for through the styling of the interior and exterior of the 2014 CTS.
1 2018 Cadillac Escalade
If you want an SUV that screams luxury, perfection, and performance then the Escalade is the SUV for you. This huge car is the pride of Cadillac’s SUV division. It has held Cadillac’s fort since its introduction in 1999. The 2018 Escalade offers all the durability, reliability, and strength that is expected of a luxurious ride.