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CADILLAC XLR Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 1 CADILLAC XLR remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2014 Q3 — only 33% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1 a year (54.5% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2026 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the CADILLAC XLR is rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1 a year (54.5% of survivors). At that pace roughly 0 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2026.
About the XLR
The Cadillac XLR is a convertible car which was manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 2003 to 2009 across a single generation. It is a two-seat roadster and has a power retractable hardtop. The XLR was introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show as a halo model for Cadillac, and began production for the 2004 model year. The design was inspired by the 1999 Evoq concept. The XLR shares much of its construction design with the C6 Chevrolet Corvette that was introduced one year later, including its GM Y platform, hydroformed steel perimeter side rails, folded steel backbone...
CADILLAC XLR — questions & answers
How many CADILLAC XLR are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 1 CADILLAC XLR were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the CADILLAC XLR rare?
The CADILLAC XLR is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the CADILLAC XLR increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of CADILLAC XLR on UK roads fell by 1 (50.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 0 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most CADILLAC XLR use?
Most CADILLAC XLR run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the CADILLAC XLR peak?
The CADILLAC XLR peaked at 3 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.