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Cadillac Goes to War, 1942-45

Posted on July 12, 2025 by MCG

As the United States entered World War II, the Motor City was directed to throw all its considerable might into arms production. Here’s Cadillac’s contribution. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, M24 Chaffee tank, M5 Stuart tank

Calamity on Clark Street: The 1982-87 Cadillac HT4100 V8

Posted on July 2, 2025 by MCG

Cadillac has offered some great engines in history, and some stinkers, too. Arguably the worst of them was the 4.1 liter High Technology V8 of 1982-87. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac HT4100 V8, General Motors

A Cadillac for a Queen

Posted on June 28, 2025 by MCG

For her historic tour of Canada in 1959, Cadillic built a unique custom Fleetwood 75 landau limousine for Queen Elizabeth II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Cadillac, Cadillac, General Motors, Queen Elizabeth II Cadillac

Video: Only From Cadillac in 1980

Posted on February 16, 2025 by MCG

From GM’s luxury car division in 1980, the marketing message was “Only from Cadillac.” Here’s a quick look at what Cadillac was offering that year. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Cadillac, Cadillac

Cadillac’s Great Leap Forward: The 1912 Electric Starter

Posted on December 12, 2024 by MCG

If you had to name the auto industry’s single greatest advance, one leading candidate would have to be the 1912 Cadillac electric starter developed by Charles F. Kettering. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Self Starter, Charles F. Kettering, Henry Leland

LaSalle, the Straight Eight Years: 1934-36

Posted on November 30, 2024 by MCG

V8 engines were a mainstay at Cadillac for decades, but the LaSalle junior brand briefly departed from tradition in 1934-36 with a straight-eight model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, Harley Earl, LaSalle

Video: Cadillac for 1978—Enjoy the Cadillac Hour

Posted on October 20, 2024 by MCG

In this 1978 campaign, Cadillac suggested that the most enjoyable hour of your day is the one you spend driving your Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Cadillac, Cadillac

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