Thursday 3 May 2012

In a realm of its own- Cadillac

1959 Cadillac

 American, luxury, designer!!! What is it?? In a realm of its own- The Cadillac!! Owned by General Motors, and is currently the second oldest American automobile manufacturer behind fellow GM marque Buick and is among the oldest automobile brands in the world. 
The company was founded on the remnant of the Henry Ford company and was named after the 17th-century French explorer Antoine Laumet de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac,founder of Detroit .







From its early stages, Cadillac aimed for precision engineering, luxury design, making it to be of one the finest cars in US. It was the first manufacturer of a fully enclosed cab in 1910, and in 1912 was first to incorporate an electrical system enabling startingignition, and lighting.


1903 Cadillac Model A





1908 Cadillac Model S

In 1928 it introduced a V8 engine with 70 horsepower 2400 rpm and 180 pound-feet (240 N·m) of torque, allowing its cars to attain 65 miles per hour.


1929 Cadillac

In 1926 it introduced shatter resistant glass and introduced the first steel roof on a passenger car, previous models had fabricated wood roofing. 
Their first car was completed in October 1902, the 10 hp Cadillac, identical to 1903 Ford A Model. 




The Cadillac is truly a representation of luxury and fine designs!!

Magnificent Beyond All Expectations! - Cadillac







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