Article content Cadillac is on a quest to once again earn its place as ‘Standard of the World,’ an effort bolstered by the existence of its gobsmacking Celestiq flagship which offers one-percenters the opportunity to own a tailor-made Cadillac built to exacting specifications and a near-infinite level of customization — all with a price tag well into the six figures, of course. Now, the brand is ready to roll out a convertible with a similar mission statement. Called the Sollei, a portmanteau of ‘sun’ and ‘leisure,’ the long and low droptop recalls some of the most famous and desirable of Cadillac convertibles, of which some are etched in silhouette profile on this concept’s centre console.
A wide stance and enormous doors look great, standing out in an era where this type of vehicle has become a lot less common. Uninterrupted body surfaces and a stretched body line emphasize the car’s length. That tail design also creates one heckuva set of proportions.
Learn more about the cars The colour chosen for this concept, Manila Cream, was originally used on certain Cadillacs in the late ‘50s and complements this moonshot concept very well. The rear design utilizes the best interpretation to date of the brand’s taillight treatment, managing to evoke towering tailfins of the past without being incredibly busy. As a 2+2 convertible, the machine has room for a trio of yer rich buddies, enjoying the vanilla-hued Sola Yellow interior in which one will find a drinks chiller cabinet between and behind the rear seats.
Any resemblance of such a feature with models from Rolls Royce is purely coincidental, of course. Up front, Cadillac’s 55-inch pillar-to-pillar screen spans the dashboard like a digital wave, while another command console faces the rear seat passengers. Brand designers are talking a lot about the “art of travel” with this car, meaning someone in the company understands the notion that arriving in comfort and style — whilst enjoying the journey in a lap of luxury — is an important part of playing in this rarified stratosphere.
The concept was officially unveiled at Cadillac House, a newly restored facility at GM’s Global Technical Center campus where the company once built its show cars and prototypes. The place is now dedicated to providing a bespoke design experience for customers buying a Cadillac Celestiq, suggesting the Sollei will offer a similar approach to buying if it is ever put into production. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on Instagram , Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
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