If you’re looking for innovation, next generation technology, and customization when vehicle shopping, the 2021 Cadillac Escalade might just be the vehicle for you. While all the details about the 2021 Escalade have not been released yet, there has been much buzz and attention surrounding this unveiling of this car.

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 is a first of its kind compact sedan that integrates Cadillac’s classic luxury with the latest technology. Therefore, the new model is truly in a league of its own. The features include Super Cruise, a new design profile, and a tech-integrated interior. Explore the brand-new Cadillac’s design and features during a test drive today!

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Cadillac’s 2019 CT6 V-Sport – unveiled at the 2018 New York International Auto Show – is generating plenty of interest among performance car enthusiasts. Cadillac’s reinvented top-of-the-line sedan has a lot going for it, including a bold new look and a brawny, all-new engine rated at 550 HP. Cadillac is also introducing a slew of performance-oriented tweaks aimed at making the car competitive with any performance sedan – foreign or domestic — on the road today.

Let’s take a quick look at why the CT6 V-Sport is generating such enthusiasm:

All-New V8 Engine and Performance-Optimized Drive Train The 2019 CT6 V-Sport features an all-new, Cadillac-exclusive V8 engine configured in a “hot inside V” layout that positions its twin turbochargers and catalytic converters between — not outside — the cylinder heads. Benefits of this design include the elimination of “turbo lag,” improved engine efficiency, and a narrower engine profile allowing it to be mounted lower in the car (thus lowering overall vehicle center of gravity).

As Jordan Lee, Cadillac’s chief engineer for V8 engines observes, “designing an all-new engine was the best way to achieve the performance goals for the CT6 V-Sport. It builds on Cadillac’s well-established turbocharging know-how and forges new ground with innovative features that deliver exceptional performance and refinement.”

Two versions of Cadillac’s new engine will be available for the 2019 CT6 V-Sport: one rated at 550 HP with 627 lb.-feet of torque; the other rated at 500 HP with 553 lb.-feet of torque. Each is mated to a new 10-speed, electronically-controlled automatic transmission whose wide (7.39) gear ratio is designed to improve off-the-line performance.

The CT6 V-Sport features all-wheel drive with a selectable “Track” mode that optimally distributes torque to the rear wheels while activating steering and stability controls to optimize high-speed handling. Cadillac’s well-regarded Magnetic Ride Control and steering system have also been modified to prioritize driving performance. For braking, a new Brembo 19-inch brake system features performance-optimized linings and air deflectors to allow for the direct cooling of brakes during aggressive driving episodes.

Exterior and Interior Enhancements The CT6 V-Sport adds a number of distinctive aesthetic touches — many inspired by Cadillac’s well-received Escala concept car — aimed at making the already sleek-looking CT6 appear more track-worthy than ever. The car’s front mesh grille is massive and dark, flanked by assertively-slanting LED headlamps; on the rear end, you’ll find redesigned tail lights whose design reflects Cadillac’s traditional vertical tail light aesthetic. Other exterior enhancements include 20-inch wheels, low-profile tires, and a spoiler.

The CT6 V-Sport features an improved CUE (Cadillac User Experience) infotainment system utilizing a convenient console-mounted controller and shortcut buttons to allow fast access to frequently used apps. Other enhancements include Surround Vision (providing a 360-degree camera view around the car), and a second-generation Rear Camera Mirror with zoom and tilt features. And Cadillac’s 10-inch UI screen has been upped to 1080p HD resolution. The new CUE also features improved voice recognition, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi network, and cloud-based navigation capabilities.

The CT6 V-Sport includes Cadillac’s available suite of safety features, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward/Reverse Automatic Braking, and Safety Alert Seat. (Cadillac’s Super-Cruise driving assistance feature is, however, not available for the CT6 V-Sport.)

The Best of Both Worlds Can Be Found at Sarant Cadillac Those seeking competitive driving thrills while riding in unparalleled luxury will applaud the arrival of the new CT6 V-Sport. As Cadillac’s CT6 Chief Engineer Lyndon Lie puts it, “the CT6 V-Sport was developed for driving enthusiasts who want the best of both worlds: a high-performance sports sedan and a luxury car with all the comforts and technology that come with it.”

The CT6 V-Sport is expected to become available sometime in early 2019. To learn more about this exciting new car, call Sarant Cadillac at 877-212-1682 or use our website’s online contact form.

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Your Escalade is built for comfortable road adventure, and there’s no better locale for plush cruising than Long Island, an area chocked with wonders – natural and human-made – that intrepid Escalade owners can easily access. Here are some choice spots to visit:

The Sands Point Preserve (Port Washington) If you have harbor an irresistible yen for luxury (and you must if you’re an Escalade owner), a day trip to the Sands Point Preserve should be in your future. Once owned by the Gould family and later by the Guggenheims, this pristine, Gatsby-era, 216-acre estate is now open to the public. Featuring four baronial mansions, vast lawns and gardens and extensive walking trails, an excursion to Sands Point will transport you into a world of unforgettable Long Island opulence. Admission is $10 per vehicle. http://sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

Sagamore Hill (Oyster Bay) History-minded Escalade owners will be charmed by Sagamore Hill, an 83-acre estate that was once the home of President Theodore Roosevelt and is now open to the public. Its centerpiece is a 23-room rustic Queen Anne mansion, recently renovated, that contains many of TR’s trophies, books, art, and Presidential memorabilia. Sagamore Hill hosts many interesting events, courses, and guest speakers you can check out at its official website; guided tours of TR’s home are priced at $10 and booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. They can be reserved in advance at recreation.gov. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/10/details.aspx

The Cradle of Aviation (Garden City) Long Island’s terrain is generally flat and prairie-like, a factor making it an ideal place for aviation to take wings in the early 20th Century. Charles Lindbergh’s famous solo transatlantic flight of 1927 originated at Roosevelt Field (now a shopping mall). Grumman – based in Bethpage, and Republic Air, in East Farmingdale — built many of the legendary war birds of World War II. Today few physical traces of Long Island’s aviation infrastructure remain, but the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Garden City, is there to keep this proud legacy alive. Admission is $15 for adults and $13 for children and seniors. https://www.cradleofaviation.org/

Jones Beach State Park (Wantagh) For surf, sport, and natural beauty, Jones Beach can’t be topped. With 6.5 miles of ocean-fronting beach, a large outdoor swimming pool, multiple ball fields, a 15,200-seat outdoor arena, nature center, and parking space for 23,000 vehicles, there’s no better place to be when the weather is fair. Be advised that parking isn’t free at Jones Beach; it’s $10 from 8 am to 4 pm (when the beach is open) during the summer months. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach/

The Big Duck (Flanders) One of the most enigmatically charming structures ever erected in the Northeast, The Big Duck symbolizes Long Island’s history as a fowl-raising agricultural region. Built in 1930 by a local duck farmer to serve as a retail poultry store, the duck-shaped structure, built from reinforced concrete, now houses a gift shop and tourist information center. Once derided by architectural critics as a kitschy roadside eyesore, The Big Duck managed to swim its way into the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. http://www.bigduck.org/http://www.bigduck.org/

Sunken Meadow State Park (Smithtown) Sunken Meadow State Park (AKA Albert Smith Park) is a large (1,288-acre) park on Long Island’s North Shore featuring stunning views of the Sound and a wealth of recreation opportunities, including swimming, kayaking, horseback riding, picnicking, hiking, walking, and golfing. Don’t be surprised if you see throngs of runners here; the park’s 3.1-mile running course is one of the most popular running spots in the region. Entry fee for vehicles is $10 during the summer months and $8 in off-peak season. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/37/details.aspx

Camp Hero (Montauk) While accounts of time-warping secret military experiments happening at Camp Hero during the 1940s are most likely hoaxes, Camp Hero – at the east tip of Long Island in the town of Montauk, remains one of the most spectacularly intriguing spots to visit on Long Island. A 754 acre site that’s now a New York State Park, Camp Hero features spectacular ocean views, bike trails and bridal paths, and a wild and diverse ecosystem that all conspire to make it a great place to get away from it all. An $8 fee must be paid for all cars entering Camp Hero. https://parks.ny.gov/parks/97/details.aspx

Your Road to Long Island Adventure Begins at Sarant Cadillac Day tripping is sweetest when your ride is designed for the ultimate in driving comfort and satisfaction. Sarant Cadillac’s elegant fleet of vehicles, including the Escalade, ATS, CT6 and XT5, are ready to serve as your carriages to adventure – on Long Island and beyond. Call us at 877-212-1682 or use our website’s online contact form to get started.

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20th Century music legend Elvis Presley bought and owned a lot of Cadillacs in his short lifetime – up to 200 by some estimates. Many were given away to friends, family, and sometimes even casual acquaintances, making it doubtful that an exact count of Elvis-owned Cadillacs can ever be compiled.

But there’s no doubt about the depth of Elvis Presley’s abiding passion for Cadillacs, which awoke in the early 1950s while Elvis was laboring in obscurity for the Crown Electric Company of Memphis, Tennessee. As Elvis later recounted to an interviewer, “When I was driving a truck, every time a big shiny car would drive by it would start me sort of daydreaming. I always felt that someday, somehow, something would happen to change everything for me and I’d daydream what I would be.”

A Pink One for Mom By early 1956, that daydream was fast becoming reality. With his records climbing the charts, TV appearances booked, and a fat $40K contract from RCA in his pocket, Elvis was the hottest performer in the nation. Obviously, it was time to buy some “big shiny cars!”

Despite the fact that Elvis personified dangerous, leather-jacketed rebellion to many witnessing his early performances, the homely truth is that he was very close to his parents Vernon and Gladys; close enough to bequeath his second pink Cadillac – a 1955 Fleetwood Series 60 – to his mother.

Sadly, Gladys Presley died in 1958, but the iconic pink Cadillac – on permanent display at the Graceland Museum in Memphis, Tennessee – remains a lasting monument to Elvis’ filial devotion. In 2006, an exact replica of the car was commissioned with the approval of the Graceland Museum; this car now makes regular appearances at “pink-ribbon”-themed breast cancer awareness events.

The “Solid Gold” Fleetwood After Elvis returned from Army service in 1960, one of his first moves was to talk to legendary car customizer George Barris about building a new luxury car. Barris chose a 1960 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood limo as the starting point for what ultimately became one of the most flamboyant Cadillacs in history. Included were a state-of-art stereo system with turntable, a television set, full bar, portholes, gold-plated radio phone, and 40 coats of diamond-embedded paint. The cost to Elvis – in 2018 dollars – was about $480,000. Elvis’ “Solid Gold” Cadillac became so popular in its own right that Colonel Tom Parker sent the car – sans Elvis — on a solo tour through the South in 1965 that managed to attract 85,000 people. Today you can find this iconic Cadillac at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.

A Station Wagon Fit for The King

The fact that Cadillac manufactured no production station wagons in the 1970s was no impediment to Elvis, who, in 1974, had one custom-built by GM as a gift for his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The result of GM’s creative handiwork was a roomy, decked-out 1972 Sedan DeVille station wagon whose stand-out features included 24 karat gold spokes, grille, and Cadillac badge; a 472 ci V8 engine, top-tier interior furnishings, and a (then) state-of-art 8-track tape player. Elvis delightedly drove the DeVille on his periodic long-distance commutes from Beverly Hills to Las Vegas, racking up about 70K miles on the odometer. He enjoyed the car so much that Parker ultimately tendered the car back to him. In December of 1976, Elvis drove the DeVille wagon 1,500 miles from Vegas back to Graceland on what would be his last road trip. Elvis Presley’s ultra-rare wagon was listed on eBay in 2015 for $1.5 million and also on the Mecum Auctions site (from which it appears to have been sold to a private buyer).

Your Own Legend Awaits at Sarant Cadillac At Sarant Cadillac, the legendary allure of Cadillacs is very much alive, and we invite you to visit our Farmingdale dealership to inspect the finest examples of the automakers art, including the Cadillac ATS, CT6, Escalade, and XT5. Give Sarant Cadillac a call at 877-212-1682 or use our website’s online contact form.

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Cadillac has long been a technology innovator, and its latest generation of cars – including the ATS, CT6, Escalade, and XT5 – continue the tradition of giving Cadillac buyers early access to cutting-edge technology. For example, the new 2018 CT6 includes the first operational, Level 2 hands-free driving system available in the U.S. Let’s look at some other fantastic inventions that Cadillac has brought to market:

1. Standardized Parts (1908) We all take for granted the fact that cars sharing the same make and model year can exchange parts, making repairs and maintenance a straightforward process. That’s thanks to Cadillac in 1908. Confident of its ability to consistently produce a large number of precision-engineered parts, Cadillac entered a parts compatibility test sponsored by the Royal Automobile Club, the only U.S. company brave enough to do so. Five identical 1-cylinder Cadillacs were shipped to England, completely disassembled, and parts from each car were thrown into piles. The challenge was to reassemble 5 Cadillacs from these parts, irrespective of the individual car the part came from.

All five Cadillacs came together flawlessly and worked perfectly, thus winning the competition, scoring Cadillac the Dewar Trophy, and earning the automaker the right to call itself “Standard of the World.”

2. The Electric Starter (1911) In the early days of motoring, drivers had to hand-crank their cars to get the engine started, which was extremely dangerous. After a friend of Cadillac’s Henry Leland was killed while attempting to hand-crank a car, Leland pledged to do things a better way, and the ultimate result was the industry’s first electric starter, which debuted in the 1912 Cadillac model line.

Doing away with the hand crank had the benefit of making car ownership more accessible for people with disabilities and those who simply hated the hassle of hand-cranking. This innovation (again) earned Cadillac the Dewar Trophy for automotive engineering excellence.

3. The SynchroMesh Gearbox (1928) Next to hand-cranking, the biggest hassle likely to mar an early automobilist’s journey pertained to gear-shifting. Even after many hours of practice, the simple act of shifting from one gear to the next was likely to cause gear grinding, power loss, and embarrassment. GM’s patented SynchroMesh system solved this problem. It first appeared in Cadillacs of the 1928 model year and quickly became ubiquitous across GM’s vehicle line.

4. Shatterproof Safety Glass (1928) Early automobile windshields and windows used the same kind of ordinary plate glass used in structures. When the glass broke, sharp fragments went everywhere, often resulting in serious injury to the car’s occupants. “Security Plate Glass” was Cadillac’s name for the type of shatter-proof glass introduced on all new model Cadillacs and LaSalles for the 1928 model year. This key safety feature quickly made its way across the entire GM product line.

5. Selectable Suspension Ride (1933) Being able to adjust suspension parameters with the touch of a button is a common feature in many new cars today. What’s amazing is that Cadillac had this technology in place as early as 1933. Cadillac’s system provided for 5 different suspension settings that could be changed by simply moving a small lever positioned to the left of the steering column. Today Cadillac’s high-tech adaptive suspension system is called MagneRide: it uses electricity and magnetism to provide a completely optimized ride for every road condition.

6. Power Steering (1954) While Chrysler was the first U.S. automaker to offer power steering as an option, GM was the first to include it as a standard feature in its 1954 line of Cadillacs. GM’s original power steering system used hydraulic pressure to assist in steering the wheels. Today, Cadillac’s system, branded Magnasteer, uses a magnetic system to provide just the right amount of assist for each speed range.

7. Radar-based Forward Collision Detection (1959) Today’s generation of cars sold in the U.S. routinely provide advanced collision detection and prevention technology using radar to forewarn the driver that objects lie ahead or in blind spot zones, and, if necessary, brake the car. Many will be surprised to learn that Cadillac demonstrated a proprietary radar-based forward collision warning system in its 1959 Cyclone XP-74 Concept Car, achieved through two proximity-sensing radar units installed in nose cones mounted to the front of the vehicle.

8. Hands-free Self-Driving Technology (2017) In 2017, Cadillac became the first auto-maker to provide a genuine Level 2 hands-free driving system called Super Cruise. It’s an optional feature available to buyers of Cadillac’s 2018 CT6. Super Cruise uses 3D mapping technology developed by GeoDigital, a GM subsidiary, along with a unique driver-watching “attention” system ensuring that the human driver remains alert and attentive to what’s happening on the road ahead. Several Super Cruise-equipped Cadillac CT6 recently completed coast-to-coast trips without incident. Count on Cadillac to be aggressive advancing the self-driving art in the years to come.

If you’d like to see for yourself how far Cadillac is pushing the innovation envelope, please visit us at Sarant Cadillac’s dealership in Farmingdale. We’d love to meet you and provide you a test drive in one of Cadillac’s great new cars. Call us at 877-212-1682 or use our website’s online contact form.

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Cadillac has been the preferred auto brand of celebrated people for more than a century. And its latest models, including the ATS, the CT6, and the Escalade, are intended to keep it that way. While a complete list of notable Cadillac owners would stretch for many pages, this article will focus on 10 of the greats, with attention paid to the special cars belonging to these very special people.

Al Capone’s Armored Model 341 of 1931 When famed Chicago gangster and Public Enemy #1 Al Capone was in the market for a fine personal luxury car, he chose a 1928 Cadillac Model 341 Town Sedan – a four-door, five-passenger beauty that was among the most luxurious cars available at the time. But given the risky nature of his work, Al insisted that several important modifications be made to the car by a local mechanic, including the installation of 1-inch thick bulletproof glass, steel-armored doors, a police siren, radio, and a “drop down” rear window for spraying lead at any pursuers. Al’s armored Cadillac also received a hopped up engine and a tasteful custom black/green custom paint scheme (to disguise it as an official Chicago police vehicle of the era). In 2012, Al’s famous car – lovingly restored – sold at auction for $341,000.

Liberace’s 24 Karat Gold 1931 Coupe In the mid-20th Century Liberace was as famous an entertainer as Beyoncé is today. He loved flash, glitter, gold, and Cadillacs, and his 1931 355 Drop Head Coup, custom-adorned with 24 Karat Gold foil, recently came to auction. Unfortunately, bidding on this stunning failed to meet its $132,000 reserve price, which means this ultra-flashy car will probably show up on the auction block again sometime soon.

Shirley Temple’s 1938 Series 90 V16 Formal Sedan Child actress Shirley Temple was at the very peak of her movie career when she acquired a black 1938 Series 90 V16 Formal Sedan to serve as transportation to and from the set. While there’s no evidence she ever drove the big 7-passenger car (she was only 10 in 1938), she was photographed stepping into it during a much-publicized 1938 to visit the White House, and likely used it regularly during her final years of Hollywood stardom. The Series 90 of 1938 represented one of the last appearances of Cadillac’s famed 16-cylinder engine. The highly collectible car sold for a modest $44,000 at auction in 2012.

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1942 Series 75 Armored Staff Car Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the U.S., was a huge Cadillac fan who owned many in his lifetime, and famously travelled to his inauguration in a 1953 Eldorado. But Ike’s most notable Cadillac was the armored 1942 Series 75 Sedan issued to him as a staff car by the War Department while he was serving as Supreme Allied Commander. Equipped with blackout lights, anti-reflective olive drab paint, and a red license plate adorned with five silver stars, this Cadillac faithfully ferried the General to fighting fronts in North Africa, France, and elsewhere in the European theater from 1942 to 1944. In the mid-1950s, the car, declared war surplus, was restored by some of Ike’s friend and presented to him as a birthday present. Today it resides in the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, Kansas, with 200,000 miles of travel under its belt.

Marilyn Monroe’s 1954 Eldorado Convertible Marilyn Monroe was an authentic American original, as was the 1954 Cadillac Eldorado she was given by radio host Jack Benny as a token of appreciation for appearing on his program. Only about 2,150 Eldorados were produced that year, priced at $7,000 (about $64,000 in today’s money) – far more than the struggling actress could afford on her own. One can only imagine the impression that Monroe made while piloting this rare beauty down Sunset Boulevard. While several few photos of Marilyn with her Eldorado have surfaced on the Web, no one appears to know what happened to the car, marking it as one of the great Lost Cadillacs of all time.

Fats Domino’s 1959 Eldorado Biarritz Fats Domino (1928 -2017) was a beloved figure in Rock & Roll, and his prized, hot pink-colored 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz was Fats’ most beloved possession. He thought so much of this car that he even had a couch made from the back of another 1959 Cadillac, painted pink, that became the centerpiece of his New Orleans home (now that’s Feng shui!). Fats died in late 2017 so it’s not known what will become of his car. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and/or the Smithsonian would both serve as worthy final destinations.

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Sarant Cadillac is the #1 in the Northeast region-and here’s real-world evidence that this claim is fully justified:

1. A Half-Century of Service on Long Island. This Farmingdale dealership has been a Long Island landmark since 1968. Try to name another Long Island Cadillac dealer who’s been selling great, American-made luxury cars to happy customers for a half century. For more on our deep roots in Long Island, check out Sarant Cadillac and Its Legendary History on Long Island, available on this blog.
2. Public Opinion. Spend a minute reading the glowing reviews posted by satisfied customers on our Reviews Page and you’ll start to notice a pattern: our past and present customers simply love us. This didn’t happen by accident; our philosophy, our mantra, and our reason for getting up in the morning isn’t to sell cars, but to build happy relationships that last for generations. Put another way, when you buy a Cadillac from Sarant Cadillac, you join our family.
3. Our deep and wide selection. Our car lot in Farmingdale is big – big enough to stock and display all of our inventory on it, so that making your selection from among our roughly 450-car selection of new and pre-owned Cadillacs is as easy as pie. Our large lot also lets us offer free unlimited parking to our customers, which makes shopping at our dealership convenient and fun.
4. Our all-Cadillac loaner fleet. We maintain a high-quality, all-Cadillac fleet of loaner vehicles that customers have access to while their Cadillac is being serviced at Sarant Cadillac. These luxurious loaner vehicles are kept in tip-top condition, so you’ll always ride in style, even while your own wheels are being worked on by our skilled mechanics.
5. Our diverse and talented staff. Our staff of sales and service people comes from many backgrounds and age groups, we’re all united in believing that Cadillacs are the best luxury cars out there, and we’re fully dedicated to making the dream of Cadillac ownership a reality for everyone seeking to step up to America’s finest car.
6. Best financing options. Sure, Cadillac is an exclusive brand – the best of the best – but that doesn’t mean that Cadillac ownership should be restricted to the ultra-wealthy. At Sarant Cadillac, we’ll bend over backwards to meet and beat any financing offers you get from banks, credit unions, or other financial institutions. Financing your Cadillac with us is smart and easy – just fill out our pre-qualification form to get started.
7. Amenities! We really want you to be happy when you visit Sarant Cadillac, so we always offer free beverages and Wi-Fi to anybody who walks in and wants to talk Cadillac with us. We also think that you’re going to dig the way that Etta Sarant’s exotic art collection charms our interior.

We really want to get the word out about why, if you’re in the market for a Cadillac, you owe yourself a trip to Sarant Cadillac, the #1 Cadillac dealer in the Northeast region, or, as we like to say, the Cadillac of Cadillac dealers. So give us a call at 877-212-1882 or use our website’s online contact form.

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Soon after Al Capone was promoted to head up “The Chicago Outfit” crime syndicate in 1925, rival gangs organized several assassination attempts from which Al only narrowly escaped. The most spectacular of these attacks – a ten-car drive-by ambush on Al’s favorite hangout in Cicero, Illinois- convinced Al that he needed better protection against the powerful automatic weapons favored by his rivals.

Rolling Fortresses

Al’s first step was to upgrade his transportation security, in the form of two completely unique, armored Cadillacs. The first was a 1928 Cadillac Model 341 Town Sedan, a stylish, four-door, five-passenger car popular with well-heeled Chicagoans. With the help of a local mechanic, Al made modifications that transformed the car into a rolling fortress. These included:

1. 1-inch thick bulletproof glass windows on front, rear, and both sides. The side windows could be cranked up so that a 2-inch air gap appeared at the base of the window, providing enough room for one of Al’s gunmen to laterally sweep a Thompson submachine gun. The rear window opened as well, allowing Al’s gunmen to strafe any pursuing vehicles. 
2. Steel plate armor in all side doors.
3. A standard police siren mounted under the hood, flashing police lights mounted behind the grille, and a regulation police radio hidden in the glove compartment.
4. Modifications to the car’s V8 engine to boost the effective speed of the 3 1/2 ton car to 110 MPH.

The 341 also got a custom paint job that made it indistinguishable from Chicago police cars of the era, many of which were Cadillacs. 

Al was happy with the 341, but wanted to add another Cadillac to his armored fleet. So in 1930 he purchased a top-of-the-line Series 452 Imperial Sedan featuring Cadillac’s powerful 452 cubic inch V-16 engine. Like the 341, the Imperial’s windows were bulletproofed, with small circular cutouts to allow gunfire from within; its side doors included ¼-inch steel armor plate. Other custom accessories were a police radio, smoke screen system, and a slot cut into the floor so that oil or tire-puncturing tacks could be dropped to thwart pursuers.

Al’s custom modifications to the Imperial Sedan reportedly cost $30,000. Unfortunately for Al, he was sent to prison before putting many miles on the car.

What happened to Al Capone’s Cadillacs?

When Al began serving an 11-year federal sentence for tax evasion in 1931, the 341 was left with a Chicago auto dealer, after which it was bought by Harry E. LaBreque, a promoter who shipped it to Europe to serve as an attraction at a London amusement park. Over the next several decades, the car repeatedly changed hands before eventually returning to the U.S.A. in time to promote the 1975 opening of the movie Capone in Chicago. In 2013, the 341 was sold at auction for $341,000, making it one of the priciest, most historically significant classic Cadillacs out there.

Al’s armored Imperial Sedan also survives today in a private collection. Impounded from Al’s Miami vacation home by the FBI, the Imperial Sedan remained in U.S. custody for several years. After several private sales, Al’s armored Imperial Sedan sold at auction for the lofty price of $309,000 in 2009.

We can’t offer you an armored Cadillac, but we can supply the very best cars that Cadillac offers today, including the ATS, CT6 (whose self-driving capabilities are the talk of the automotive press), and Escalade. Give Sarant Cadillac a call at 877-212-1682 or use this website’s online contact form.

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