The drop-top Cadillac may be making a comeback. The luxury automaker unveiled a new concept called the Sollei on Monday. The exquisite EV , its roof.
It’s hard to believe today, but there was a time, in the not-so-distant past, when Cadillac was one of the biggest names in luxury automaking. The Celestiq, which was , is an ambitious attempt to redefine the brand and return it to its former glory. The graceful 18-footer is the company’s first new hand-built model in over a half-century and offers plenty of bespoke potential.
The Sollei—the “sol” stands for sun, the “lei” for leisure—suggests that goal may actually be within reach. You’ll see plenty of the Celestiq in the Sollei. From the front fascia to the A-pillar, the two EVs are essentially the same.
But once you get to the side-view mirrors, the latter begins to transform into something else entirely. Whereas the Celestiq is a four-door grand tourer with a coupe-style roof, the Sollei is a stretched-out two-door without a roof in sight. This drastic revision necessitated some more changes, of course, including doors that now stretch over five-and-a-half feet in length and new full-width LED taillights.
The concept is finished in Manilla Cream, a hue the company used in 1957 and 1958, has rose-gold-tinted trim, and a convertible top is covered in a metallic fabric called Daybreak. Just as much attention has been lavished on the drop-top’s sophisticated interior. Again, the Celestiq appears to have provi.