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6914 W Engine
,
.
1949
Overhead
Valve High
Compression
V8 Engine
VI6 Engines
1930-1940
Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world
and was the cornerstone of modem assembly line
production. From this achievement evolved the
reference to Cadillac as "Standard of the World."
In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new
General Motors Corporation.
Convenience, cleanliness and all- weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first
manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipmen
"The Penalty of Leadership"
first
appeared in the
January 2, 1915 issue of The Satusday Evening Post as an
expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership,
quality and innovation. It
is widely regarded as one of the
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