,For the 1948 model, Cadillac introduced the
legendary
tail
fin
which once more set the trend in automotive
styling
for
nearly two decades.
This
was closely
followed with the two door hardtop Coupe DeVille and
the industry's fist modern overhead valve, high
Engineering innovations, conveniences and styling
dominated
the
'50s
and '60s. Cruise control, automatic
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climate control, tilt and telescoping steering wheels,
twilight sentinel and four door hard tops all debuted in
these years.
In
1957 the Eldorado Brougham featured
-
compression
V8
engine on the 1949 model.
advances such as
air
suspension, memory seat,
automatic electric door locks, transistor radio, a brushed
stainless steel
roof
and low profile tires.
1957
Eldorado
Brougham
The Eldorado,
introduced
in
1953, was redesigned for
1967 as the first fkont wheel drive personal luxury car.
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The 472 cu. in.
V8
engine used in
all
Cadillacs
in
1968
~
and 1969 was enlarged to
500
cu. in. for all 1970
through 1976 Eldorados. The Track Master
computerized skid control braking system option
debuted on 1970 Eldorados.
A
driver and passenger
Air
Cushion Restraint
system
(air
bag) was available on all 1974,1975 and
1976 Cadillacs.
Analog Electronic Fuel Injection was available, on
1975 Cadillacs and standard on the new international
size
1976 Seville.
In
1978, the Trip Computer option
incorporated the
first
on-board microprocessor.
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