# Classic Roofless Cars The Cadillac Ciel Concept Recalls a Bygone Era By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-ciel-concept References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/cadillac-ciel-concept/) & [cadillac](http://www.cadillac.com/flash.html) Forget about those classic 70s caddy convertibles, the Cadillac Ciel Concept brings a whole new level of luxury to these open-air vehicles. It is essentially a gentle grand touring car that has had its top sliced off. In fact, it may remind you of an old period film, which were often filled with casual, oversized, four-seat convertibles of the early 20th century. It wouldn’t be surprising if it did since the designers behind the Cadillac Ciel Concept were inspired by those movies. Equipped with a hybrid system pairing a lithium-ion battery with a twin-turbocharged, 3.6L V6, an interior borne of nude panels, wood, and leather, carbon ceramic brake rotors, a power-assisted transmission shifter, it recalls a bygone era of simple luxury with some modern tweaks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Convertibles:** The Cadillac Ciel Concept showcases the trend of luxury convertibles with its unique design and luxurious features. - **Hybrid Technology:** The hybrid system in the Cadillac Ciel Concept highlights the trend towards more sustainable and fuel-efficient cars. - **Nostalgic Design:** The Cadillac Ciel Concept taps into the trend of nostalgic design by incorporating elements of classic, grand touring cars from the early 20th century. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the trend of luxury convertibles to create innovative and stylish offerings for discerning customers. - **Electric Vehicle:** The hybrid technology featured in the Cadillac Ciel Concept presents opportunities for the electric vehicle industry to combine sustainability and luxury. - **Luxury Goods:** The nostalgic design of the Cadillac Ciel Concept opens up potential for the luxury goods industry to create products inspired by classic car aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Americana EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-model-l100-concept.md) - [Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innerspace.md) - [Electric Off-Road Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/california-corvette.md) - [Revamped Sleek Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyriq.md) - [Luxe Electric Family Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vistiq-suv.md) - [Retro-Futuristic Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buick.md) - [Sleek Conceptual EV Convertible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-convertible.md)