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1968-1902 CADILLAC MILE STONES-Continued
Model
Year
1939
1938
1937
1936
1935
1934
1933
1932
1931
1930
1929
1928
1927
1926
Total
Production
36.611
24,950
46,153
25,905
13,449
11,856
6,654
8,085
29,781
25,991
40,965
29,572
47,420
20,419
Type of Cars
Produced
V-8 "39-50"
V-8 "39-81"
V-8 "39-60"
V-8 "39-75"
V-16 "39-90"
V-8 "38-50"
V-3 "38-60"
V-8 "38-60S"
V-8 "38-65"
V-8 "38-75"
V-16 "38-90"
V-8 "37-50"
V-8 "37-60"
V-8 "37-65"
V-8 "37-70"
V-8 "37-75"
V-12 "37-85"
V-16 "37-90"
Str,-8 "50"
V-8 "60"
V-8 "70"
V-8 "75"
V-12 "80"
V-12 "85"
V-16 "90"
Str.-8 "50"
V-8 "10"
V-8 "20"
V-8 "30"
V-12 "40"
V-16 "60"
Str,-8 "50"
V-8 "10"
V-8 "20"
V-8 "30"
V-12 "40"
V-16 "60"
V-8 "345-C"
V-8 "355-C"
V-12 "370-C"
V-16 "452-C"
V-8 "345-B"
V-8 "355-8"
V-12"370-B"
V-16 "452-B"
V-8 "345-A"
V-8 "355-A"
V-12 "370-A"
V-16 "452-A"
V-8 "340"
V-8 "353"
V-8 "328"
V-8 "341-S"
V-8 "303"
V-8 "341-A"
V-8 "303"
V-8 "314"
V-8 "314"
List Price
(Typical Car)
51,320"
1,680*
2,090*
2,995'
5,140"
1,385*
1,775*
2,085*
2.285*
3,075*
5.265*
1,260"
1,660*
2,090*
2,595*
2,815*
3,535*
7,750*
1,225
1,695
2,445
2,645
3,195
3,345
7,570
1,545
2,445
2,645
3,295
3,995
6,750
1,595
2,495
2,695
3,295
3,995
6,650
2,245
2,895
3,595
6,250
2,495
3,095
3,796
5,095
2,295
2,795
3,895
5,950
2,565
3,695
2,495
3.595
2,685
3,250
2,685
3,250
3,250
Wheelbase
120"
126"
127"
141"
141"
124"
124"
126"
132»
141"
141"
124"
124"
131"
131"
138"
138"
154"
120"
121"
131"
138"
131»
138"
154"
119"
128"
136"
146"
146"
154"
119"
128"
136"
146"
146"
154"
136"
140"
140"
149"
136"
140"
140"
149"
134"
134"
140"
148"
134"
140"
125"
140"
125"
140"
125"
132"
132"
1925
16.873
V-8 " 6 3 "
3,195
132"
Milestones
First to develop and introduce Controlled-Action, greatest
advancement in riding comfort and safety since Knee-
Action. More than half of all fine cars sold above $2,000
are Cadillacs.
First to create and introduce a practical motor car of
advanced styling. First to engineer and build the 135*
V-type sixteen-cylinder engine. A majority public recogni-
tion of Cadillac Merit and Advanced Progress is
definitely established.
Cadillac-built V-8 proves stamina, dependability and speed
of present day stock car by breaking all previous stack car
records at Indianapolis Speedway. Deliveries at retail hit
all-time peak in previous Cadillac history.
48.1% of all cars sold above $1,500 were Cadillacs.
First and Only fine car equipped with one-piece solid steel
Turret Top. For five years, more Cadillacs purchased than
any other make of fine car.
First to introduce today's mode of streamlining. First
American car with spare tire concealed within body. First to
develop and use Knee-Action Wheels.
First to provide fine cars with No-Draft Ventilation.
First to introduce Super-Safe Headlights, Air-Cooled
Generator, Completely Silent Transmission on<j Full-Range
Ride Regulator.
First to build a Sixteen-Cylinder Automobile Engine. Later
in the year, the V-12 Cadillac was introduced. First to offer
a complete line of multi-cylinder cars—all of V-type design.
First to use Hydraulic Valve Silencers,
First to adopt Chrome Plating as standard.
First to develop and use the Clashfess Synchro-Mesh
Transmission. First to install Security Plate Glass as stand-
ard equipment.
First to develop a comprehensive Service Policy and place
it on a nationwide basis.
First to use Crankcase Ventilation. $5,000,000 expansion
program started. Cadillac contracts for entire output of
Fleetwood Custom Body Co.
"Manufacturer's suggested retail price at Detroit; does not include optional equipment or state and local taxes.
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