Cadillac once built a station wagon with a supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual transmission. Fourteen years later, that wonderfully strange combination is still commanding serious money.
A 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon finished in Mocha Steel Metallic recently changed hands with approximately 43,300 miles on its odometer. It had also spent its entire life registered to a single owner before being offered for sale by a dealer.
The car appeared on Cars & Bids, where 24 bids weren’t enough to meet its reserve before the auction ended on August 28. A deal was subsequently reached after the auction for an impressive $73,000.
That figure is particularly interesting when compared with what the Cadillac cost when it was new. Its original window sticker totaled $69,940, meaning the wagon sold for slightly more dollars than its original purchase price after 14 years on the road.
This CTS-V Has The Six-Speed Manual
There are several reasons why this isn’t an ordinary used Cadillac wagon. The biggest one is found under the hood, where a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 produces 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque.
All of that power goes exclusively to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. A limited-slip differential helps put it to the pavement, while Brembo brakes and Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension were fitted from the factory.
That combination turned the CTS-V Wagon into one of the most unusual performance cars Cadillac ever produced. Buyers could have the practicality of a long roof while retaining the drivetrain and hardware expected from a serious performance sedan.
It Has Only Covered 43,300 Miles
This particular example also had relatively low mileage, with the Cars & Bids listing mentioning that it had 43,300 miles on the odometer when it was offered for sale.
The accompanying Carfax report shows no reported accidents or mileage discrepancies and lists registrations to one owner in Southern states since new. Cars & Bids says the selling dealer acquired the Cadillac earlier in 2026.
It also appears to have escaped the modifications frequently made to high-performance cars of this age. The selling dealer reported no notable modifications, leaving the next owner with a largely factory-spec CTS-V Wagon.
Recent maintenance included a 5,000-mile service and differential fluid change in May 2026 at 43,110 miles. An earlier Carfax entry shows an engine oil and filter change performed in October 2021.
It’s Still A 14-Year-Old Car
The Cadillac isn’t flawless despite its mileage and clean history, and the listing noted chips on the front end and some creasing on the driver’s seat.
Its tires are another item the new owner will probably want to address sooner rather than later. They carry 2017 and 2018 date codes, making their age worth considering regardless of how much tread remains.
The equipment list is still impressive by modern standards, featuring heated and power-adjustable Recaro front seats, leather and suede upholstery, an UltraView sunroof, Bose audio, a rearview camera, and 19-inch wheels.
The buyer also received two keys, the owner’s manual, and the original window sticker. Those details help round out what was already an unusually well-preserved example.
The CTS-V Wagon Still Commands Serious Money
A $73,000 selling price puts this CTS-V Wagon slightly above its reported $69,940 original sticker price in nominal dollars. Inflation means that isn’t the same as actually appreciating in real purchasing-power terms, but it’s still remarkable for a 14-year-old Cadillac with over 43,000 miles.
Then again, Cadillac hasn’t built anything quite like it since. With a 556-horsepower supercharged V8, six-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive jammed into a station wagon body, this CTS-V offers a combination that’s difficult to replace at any price.
Someone clearly wanted this one badly enough to make a deal after the auction ended, serving as a reminder that Cadillac’s wonderfully excessive CTS-V Wagon has become a genuinely desirable modern collectible.