American-made luxury sedans are growing scarcer every year. Lincoln doesn't even make a sedan anymore, and Cadillac just retired the CT4-V Blackwing. You've got your pick of cushy four- and five-seaters from Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, but, if you've got a taste for American luxury, the list is growing short.The announced retirement of the CT4-V Blackwing is especially noteworthy, because it's really the last of its kind here in the US. It's an American-made 472-horsepower performance model with a twin-turbo V6 engine, an available six-speed manual transmission, and a rear-wheel drive layout. When this car is gone, there won't be another one like it. Here's why that might create a perfect investment opportunity for the savvy collector. Scarcity Tends To Create Value Cadillac The rule that scarcity tends to create value is a flexible one in the automotive collector's market. There aren't that many Ford Probes out there, for instance, but, charming as that car may be, a front-wheel-drive Mustang was never going to be a hot item. In the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing's case, though, the car was a gem even when they were still producing it, and we would bet on values trending upwards in the coming years.At present, a nationwide search for a 2025 Cadillac CT4-V only turns up limited results in the brand's inventory. A 2025 Blackwing is selling for $87,900 in Illinois. A 2025 Blackwing is selling for $92,860 in Colorado. A 2025 Blackwing is selling for $66,865 in Massachussetts. A 2025 Blackwing is selling for $83,240 in Colorado. If we look at the current model year, there are still 97 Blackwings out there. To list a few examples. A 2026 Blackwing is selling for $88,250 in New Jersey. A 2026 Blackwing is selling for $87,914 in Ohio. A 2026 Blackwing is selling for $87,360 in Florida. A 2026 Blackwing is selling for $86,190 in Ohio. A 2026 Blackwing is selling for $84,235 in Illinois. These listings are all marked within spitting distance of MSRP, meaning that they're packing add-ons like the Radiant Red Tintcoat paint, at $1,225, 18-inch alloy wheels with tech bronze finish, at $1,500, and carbon fiber packages, at $6,650. It's Easy To Find Recent Examples Of Used Cars Immediately Going Up In Price Toyota It's easy to assume that, if you're investing in an outgoing car, it could be a decade or longer before you see a serious return on your purchase. There are plenty of examples of cars like the 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, currently evaluated at around $87,400 on Hagerty. But, there are just as many examples of vehicles appreciating in the short-term.Recently, we've seen the 2023 Toyota Tacoma climbing in price and selling for morethan brand-new 2026 models in some instances, thanks to Toyota having pulled the V6 engine option. When you have a car, or an option, that customers love, and you drop it from the market, it's not unusual to see used prices trending upwards. Why Is Cadillac Dropping The CT4-V Blackwing? Cadillac Cadillac has stated that we can expect a next-gen relaunch for the Cadillac CT5, but the CT4 is kaput. Cadillac is dropping the CT4 in part to shift resources towards electrification. While much of the industry has got cold feet on EVs, Cadillac clearly believes that this is the way of the future, with models like the Cadillac Lyriq and the Escalade IQ leading the way.The CT4 is a niche product with little mainstream appeal. In 2025, it sold 5,616 units, down from 6,208 units sold in 2024. For some brands, that's more than enough sales to keep an enthusiast model sustainable, but, that's apparently not the case for the Cadillac CT4.Remember that keeping a model around isn't always as simple as just producing another 6,000 units for dealers. Automakers also have to keep up to date on emissions requirements and modern safety tech, and vehicles need occasional updates to keep buyers interested. If the cost of making those changes and updates outweighs the potential benefit of selling a new model year, the car is sent off to that great parking garage in the sky. What Will A Used Blackwing Cost You In 2026? Cadillac If we take a look at the used market for Blackwings, we find that the car has actually been holding its value rather well, with many two and three-year-old models still selling for near-MSRP prices. You have to go back to 2022, or look for something with high mileage, if you really want to save a big chunk of change on the purchase. A 16,013-mile 2024 Blackwing is selling for $61,990 in Indiana. A 4,851-mile 2023 Blackwing is selling for $64,900 in New Jersey. A 26,220-mile 2022 Blackwing is selling for $45,700 in Colorado. A 44,789-mile 2022 Blackwing is selling for $45,991 in South Carolina. A 36,510-mile 2022 Blackwing is selling for $49,594 in Oregon. These listings are provided to give you an example of what's out there. You'll want to conduct your own search to see what's available in your area, though.It's worth noting that the market is flooded with Blackwings with branded titles, meaning cars that have been through the wringer, so to speak. Branded might mean that a car was written off as a total loss by an insurance company, or that it has been restored from an extremely damaged condition. Avoid Branded Titles Cadillac No matter how low the price, we have to advise against buying a Cadillac with a branded title. The chances of restoring a seriously damaged car to like-new condition are slim. At worst, you're driving something unsafe, and difficult to insure. At best, you're always going to have that clicking sound that never quite goes away, or the steering drifting slightly to the left, or a smell in the cabin that you just can't get rid of.It's bad enough to own a car with a branded title, simply because that's not the driving experience you want from a Cadillac. If you're buying this car as an investment, it's less advisable. A brand-new, or like-new CT4-V Blackwing might appreciate in value, since Cadillac has discontinued the car.A branded title, with an extra 5,000–10,000 miles on the odometer, though? Forget it. Is Any Car Really An Investment? Cadillac Ultimately, we can't really advise that you invest in cars in the same way that you would invest in, say, real estate or the stock market. The vast majority of cars, trucks, and SUVs will be lucky to sell for half their MSRP just five years in. The CT4-V Blackwing could be topping six figures in a year or two, or we might be writing a piece on how the car is now worth less than an entry-level Nissan.Additionally, cars require upkeep and insurance. RepairPal estimates a CT4 to cost you around $783 each year in maintenance, while insurance will run you about $2,966 a year, assuming a 40-year-old driver with good credit and a clean record. And that's not even counting the cost of premium gasoline. Even if a car earns the purchase price back, you're not getting every dollar you put into it.Cars are never the wisest investment. But, on the other hand, real estate is boring. Investment accounts are boring. A Cadillac is an investment that you can hop in and drive up and down the coast on weekends. It's an investment that looks good in your driveway and gets you to work in style and comfort.In other words, consider the investment potential of a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to be a bonus. What you're really buying is the joy of owning a rear-wheel drive, twin-turbo, 472-horse luxury performance car with a six-speed manual transmission. If it sells for more than you spent on it in a few years, awesome. If not, hey, at least you got to make a Blackwing your daily-driver.
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