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Cadillac bringing back the Eldorado would only make sense if it embraced its heritage. Which it should. This isn’t a car that should morph into some futuristic, egg-shaped blob. The Eldorado was always big, bold, and commanding, and that’s exactly what a modern version should be. A gig American 2 door coupe with no appologies.

Right now, Cadillac is working on a second generation CT5 sedan. Before that, we had heard they were working on 2 all new EV sedans. According to GM design director Brian Smith, we could have seen one of them “soon.” But that was almost a coupl eof years ago…

However, GM has already confirmed a next-generation CT5, which will retain a gas engine. But could also end up being more of a heavy refresh than a true redesign.

What Cadillac is not working on, at least officially, is a new two-door Eldorado coupe. The closest thing we’ve seen is the Sollei Concept revealed last year. If that ever reached production, it would likely cost even more than the ultra-exclusive Cadillac Celestiq, which already starts around $400,000. That’s clearly not what Cadillac needs.

A proper new Eldorado would have to be far more attainable. It could realistically share a platform with one of the upcoming sedans, or even the next-generation CT5. Why not? Cadillac’s SUV lineup is already packed, with models like the Cadillac Optiq, Cadillac Lyriq, Cadillac Vistiq, and Cadillac Escalade IQ covering nearly every segment. There’s little room below the Optiq, and even less need.

That leaves sedans, and potentially coupes, as the most logical direction. So why not revive a large, stylish, old-school coupe like the Eldorado?

The Eldorado dates back to the 1950s, an era when Cadillac built massive, extravagant cars that captured global attention. This was long before brands like Mercedes-Benz or BMW dominated the luxury conversation in the U.S. These cars were enormous, unapologetic, and often struggled to reach even 10 MPG—but they had undeniable presence.

The model began shrinking with its 10th generation in 1979, though it still looked elegant and substantial. By 1986, however, the much smaller 11th generation lost that sense of proportion and presence. Like much of Cadillac at the time, it felt directionless.

Interestingly, Cadillac had been working on a striking new coupe concept in recent years, only revealing it quietly last year. Whether it was held back out of caution, or because it made current models like the CT5 look dated, is anyone’s guess.

Here is a little bit of a time travel. Through original ads for the good old Eldorado. From the sublime to the ridiculous…