finest documents ever written.
It
was published following
the introduction
of
the first production
V8
engine,
which
was
standard in all Cadillacs beginning with the
1915
model.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years,
inciuding the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy. security plate
glass. chrome plating and the first car to be designed
by
a
stylist
(
1927
LaSalle/Harley Earl). The
’30s
witnessed
production
of
the powerful, smooth and quiet
V12
and
V16
engines.
The crisp, contemporary
lines
of
the
1938
60
Special series ushered
in
a
new era
in
styling.
VI
6
Engin
e
During World War
11,
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
V17
10 engines.
Two
Cadillac
V8
engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used
in
each
M5AI
and
M24
tanks.
1931
VI6
Sport
Phaeton