Pete Davidson has officially become the owner of one of television’s most recognizable vehicles: Tony Soprano’s Cadillac Escalade. The 2003 white Escalade ESV was driven on-screen by the late James Gandolfini during the later seasons of The Sopranos, instantly becoming a visual extension of Tony’s power, wealth, and presence.
The Escalade wasn’t just another car in the background—it was a statement piece. When Tony Soprano first switched from his earlier vehicles to the Escalade in season four, it marked a shift in how the character projected himself. The luxury SUV perfectly captured the duality of Tony’s life: a family man on the surface, but a mafia boss in reality. It appeared throughout the series, including in some of its most dramatic and memorable scenes, right up until the controversial finale.
After The Sopranos ended in 2007, HBO put the Escalade up for auction, where it was snapped up by collectors. Years later, the car has found a new owner in comedian and actor Pete Davidson, who is known for his love of unique memorabilia and pop culture artifacts. For Davidson, the Escalade represents more than just a car—it’s a piece of history from a show widely regarded as one of the greatest in television.
This purchase puts Davidson in the company of other high-profile collectors who have sought out iconic on-screen vehicles. Just as the DeLorean from Back to the Future, KITT from Knight Rider, or Walter White’s Pontiac Aztek from Breaking Bad have become cultural landmarks, Tony Soprano’s Escalade now enjoys a second life off-screen.
For fans, the car remains a symbol of The Sopranos’ cultural impact. It reflects the blending of luxury and menace that defined Tony Soprano’s character, and it continues to spark nostalgia for a series that changed television forever. Now, under Davidson’s ownership, the Escalade isn’t just sitting in storage—it carries on as a living artifact of TV history.
