1999 Cadillac Escalade – Codename – Carol
The Escalade was big news in 1999 because it was the first truck to ever feature a Cadillac crest on the front grille. A chrome-clad SUV had been done prior, but the Escalade took things to a new level as a result of its iconic debut. This SUV graced just about every rap song and video back then and sales numbers were so good that they saved the Cadillac nameplate (via Edmunds).
The 1999 Escalade was an important car to be on the stolen list for “Gone in 60 Seconds.” At the time that the movie came out, the SUV was becoming a cultural phenomenon due to its popularity. Directors wanted to feature classic cars but modern cars were just as important. The Escalade was a groundbreaking experiment by GM that hit the road in response to the Lincoln Navigator. Needless to say, it was an experiment that turned out to be fruitful for GM and the auto industry as a result.