120 Years of Pure Luxury: The 21 Best Cadillacs They Ever Made

16. Cadillac CT6

Along with the new CTS and ATS sedans, Cadillac recently introduced a fresh new flagship sedan in the form of the CT6. It stunned the automotive public with its refinement, power and technology. This is a true definition of a modern Cadillac. Also, it is the latest car to redesign brand values while keeping the spirit of American luxury alive.

With its elegant lines, powerful four and six-cylinder engines, rear and all-wheel drivetrain, the CT6 looks like a spaceship compared to Cadillacs of bygone eras. But behind all this technology and equipment there is still the recognizable feel of a “Standard of the World” luxury sedan. And it shows that Cadillac is truly back.

17. 1959 Eldorado Brougham

Even though most car enthusiasts recognize the 1957 to 58 Eldorado Brougham, Cadillac made some even more exclusive 1959 to 60 models. And most people consider them to be one of the finest Cadillacs they ever built. In fact, Cadillac didn’t produce the Brougham at all. It was Italy’s famous Pininfarina coachbuilder.

The price was three times the price of a standard Cadillac. And in its two-year production run, they only made 200 of them. The 1959 to 60 Eldorado Brougham featured the same equipment, air suspension, 389 V8 engine and styling as regular Cadillacs, but it differed in the details.

18. 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe

After the enormous and legendary 1978 Eldorado, Cadillac introduced the smaller, more modern 1979 model. The car featured front-wheel drive and upgraded ergonomics riding on a much shorter platform. The smaller dimensions brought new driving dynamics. And in 1982, Cadillac introduced an interesting package called the Eldorado Touring Coupe.

They marketed this car as a driver’s machine. It came with a stiffer suspension, black wall tires, the minimal use of chrome and a bucket seat interior. Due to its modifications, the 1982 to 1985 Eldorado Touring Coupe really a competent yet interesting car.

19. Cadillac ATS-V

To fight its German competitors in the compact executive class, Cadillac launched the ATS in 2013 and its performance version, the ATS-V, two years later. Soon they declared the smaller Cadillac one of the best and the fastest cars in its class.

Cadillac perfectly engineered it, so it was brutally fast. Under the hood is a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V6 engine pumping 464 HP. And it can launch the ATS-V from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds with the top speed of 189 mph.

20. Cadillac Seville STS

The Seville started as a small Cadillac back in the 1970s but by the mid-90s it had evolved into a full-size car. And it came with modern and advanced technology and some interesting features. It adopted the front-wheel drive layout but enhanced it so it offered a comfortable ride yet a convincing performance.

The late ’90s Seville STS had a 4.6-liter Northstar engine. It delivered 300 HP to the front axle, making it the most powerful FWD car they ever built up to that point. The enormous power translated into a vivid performance. In fact, the STS could achieve 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, which was faster than most ’90s muscle cars.

21. Cadillac Eldorado Sport Coupe

They produced the last and tenth generations of the legendary Cadillac Eldorado from 1992 to 2002. This marked the end of an era for one of the most respected nameplates in the industry. The last Eldorado was a quality-built machine full of luxury and power. But the market for such cars died, and so did this model.

The Eldorado Sport Coupe featured 4.6-liter V8 engine, sport-tuned suspension, a host of electronic systems and discrete styling cues. Even though those cars are inexpensive today, they will be highly-desirable classics in the future.

These are the 21 best Cadillacs they ever made. Which is your favorite? You can be driving a standard of the world that will make your neighbors jealous.