Tony Soprano's Cadillac Escalade up for auction

BOSTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- A white 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV that appeared in The Sopranos is being sold by Boston-based R.R. Auction.

The vehicle belonged to the late James Gandolfini's mob-boss character Tony Soprano and was seen on-screen during the last three seasons of the award-winning HBO series.

Gandolfini prominently signed the interior of the Escalade twice in black felt-tip pen -- once inside the driver's-side sun visor, "Thanks for the truck, James Gandolfini," and also on the panel above the glovebox, "James Gandolfini."

"A recognizable prop from one of the most acclaimed television series ever produced," Robert Livingston, executive vice president at RR Auction, described the high-end item.

Bids for the auction will be accepted Nov. 12-19.