Cadillac Eldorado.

Cadillac killed the Eldorado in 2000, after 12 generations. And I think it’s time for a new one.

While the last 2 generations were basically 2 door coupe versions of the Seville sedan, some earlier models were pretty spectacular. Even the 10th generation which was smaller than before had quite a presence.

The Cadillac Eldorado illustration above seems to be influenced but the 8th generation, built from 1967 to 1970. For the first time, the Eldorado was not mechanically related to other Cadillacs but instead used the same FWD platform as the Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado.

A new Eldorado would of course be based on GM’s Ultium platform. A super quiet and fast Cadillac coupe with over 300 miles of range would surely attract a few people. It might not sell as well as their SUVs, but it would basically be a giant advertising poster for the brand. Something I’m afraid the $340,000 Celestiq won’t be. Since it’s not relatable to any but a few billionaires looking for a cool new toy.

We will soon see what the future new Cadillac sedans look like. As far as we know, they will of course be Ultium-based, and will both have a fastback profile. A big coupe based on the larger sedan would be a welcome addition to the historical brand.