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finest documents ever written. It was published following
the introduction of the fist production V8 engine,
which
was
standard in a l l Cadillacs beginning with the
1915 model.
Many Cadillac "fists" have followed over the years,
including the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate
a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The '30s witnessed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet V12 and
VI6 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of
the 1938
60 Special series ushered in
a new era in styling.
b
Ullass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by
During World War I%, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinued
car
production for the first time
since 1902 in order to construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines.
Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks.
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