Cadillac Sollei Concept | Uncrate

In 1957, one of the 400 Cadillac Eldorado Broughams made that year would set you back $13,074 — more than $4,000 more than a new Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. That was the last handbuilt Cadillac until the Celestiq, slated to begin deliveries later in 2024. Showing the Celestiq isn’t a one-off, Cadillac has released the Sollei concept, turning the Celestiq into a convertible 2+2. The name comes from “sol,” for sun, and “lei,” for leisure, with an interior that focuses on tranquility. Removing the Celestiq’s roof and rear doors gives the Sollei the presence of grand touring cars of the past, with a simple yet elegant LED taillight treatment that makes the most of the car’s lines. The Sollei wears Manilla Cream paint applied by hand, a color that first appeared on Cadillacs in 1957, with brushed 23-inch wheels in silver and rose gold trim. The interior is trimmed in leather and exquisite woodwork, with the seat backs, stitching, and perforations in the Nappa leather emulating a sunburst motif. Between the rear seats sits an integrated chiller with a powered glass door, holding a bespoke crystal decanter and glasses. While the Sollei is a concept, don’t be surprised to see a limited production run in the near future.