Cadillac Celebrates 125 Years With a $239k Escalade-V Collector Series
Cadillac is kicking off its 125th anniversary in a big way, and in Texas, no less. Ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, the brand revealed the 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series, a serialized, highly limited version of its flagship performance SUV. Cadillac will build only 252, and pricing starts at approximately $239,000, including destination.
Of course, the timing is no accident. Cadillac is in its first Formula 1 season, and it brought a special Texas livery to Austin for the occasion. Now, the Escalade gets its own celebration.
The First Escalade Collector Series
Cadillac has used its Collector Series since 2022 to mark milestones, design stories, and racing achievements. Most recently, the 2026 CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series tied the brand’s performance sedan to its Formula 1 debut. However, this is the first time the program has reached the Escalade.
After all, the flagship is a fitting choice for a 125th anniversary. The Escalade-V already pairs the Escalade’s size and presence with V-Series muscle, and we came away impressed with that combination when we tested the 2023 Cadillac Escalade-V. The Collector Series builds on that foundation with design details aimed squarely at collectors.
252 Units, Two Colors, and Your Choice of Serial Number
The Collector Series comes in two finishes: an exclusive Midnight Stone Frost and Vibrant White Tricoat. Cadillac will number each color from 1902 to 2027, one for every year of Cadillac’s history.
Better yet, buyers can choose their VIN and serial number. So if you want the Escalade-V that matches your birth year, or the year Cadillac was founded, you can ask for it, but you’d better act quickly. Once your year is taken in each color, you better find another milestone year of your own to celebrate.
Forged 24-Inch Wheels and Carbon Fiber
Outside, the Collector Series rides on unique forged 24-inch wheels with blue brake calipers peeking through. Carbon fiber shows up on the grille surround, the lower rear fascia, the mirror caps, and even the engine cover. Meanwhile, dark-finish badges keep the look serious.
There’s also a fun touch for when you walk up at night. Heritage V-8 puddle lamps project onto the ground as a nod to Cadillac’s long history with eight-cylinder engines.
Santorini Blue Takes Over the Cabin
Inside, the signature detail is Santorini Blue. Cadillac developed the color from the blue in the V-Series emblem’s Mondrian pattern, and it first appeared on the Cadillac Project GTP concept. Since then, it has shown up on V-Series race cars, road cars, and concepts, including the Petit Pataud and Le Monstre Collector Series editions.
Here, it accents a Black and Sheer Gray two-tone interior with Santorini Blue stitching. The seat belts are Santorini Blue, too. In addition, the Collector Series adds unique illuminated sill plates, exclusive interior badging, premium floor mats made for this edition, and an exclusive blue key fob.
Pricing and Availability
The 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series is available to order now in the United States and Canada. Pricing starts at approximately $239,000, including destination, but excluding tax, title, and dealer fees. Dealers set the final price, so expect some of these to go for more.
For comparison, that’s more than double what you’d pay for a loaded three-row luxury SUV like the 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Summit Obsidian we just tested. Of course, this Escalade is aimed at a very different buyer. You can learn more on Cadillac’s Escalade-V page.
Our Take on the Escalade-V Collector Series
With fewer than 300 units, the 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V 125th Anniversary Collector Series is a vehicle to keep, not just drive. Still, picking your own serial number is a clever twist, and the Santorini Blue interior gives it a real connection to Cadillac’s racing story. If you’ve always wanted an Escalade-V, this is the one most likely to hold its value.
