New Look: CADILLAC ESCALADE-V launches a Swanky 125th Anniversary Collector Series

As Cadillac is riding high in its debut season on the F1 grid, its sought out space to show off its bespoke approach to the upper echelon of its line. To coincide with the Austin GP, Cadillac revealed the 125th Anniversary Collector Car Series. It’s limited edition model marking the brand’s 1902 founding. Way back when Cadillac was a fledgling car company, it was among the first American car brands founded in Detroit. Engineer Henry Leland convinced investors to launch the company named after the French explorers who founded Detroit in 1701.

In F1, Cadillac is very much focused on the future with a hat tip to it history. The edition is part of the Escalade Collector series. It’s available in only two color options Midnight Stone Frost and Vibrant White Tricoat — variations on black and white. The interior focuses on blue highlights that signal a connection to the broader lineup on stitching, sill plates, and seat belts.Only 252 models will be made priced at $239,000. Big 24-inch wheels and a carbon fiber grille mark the exterior. Personalized VIN and serial numbers add an element of special. The V stands for Cadillac’s performance and a mantra that screams go big, go fast, and then go home.