In Cadillac’s fabulous brougham era, there was one Caddy that was even more decadent than the rest: the 1974-76 Fleetwood Talisman. Continue reading
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Get Shorty: Cadillac’s Oddball 1961-63 Short Deck Sedans
No, it’s not a Photoshop or an optical illusion. From 1961 through 1963, Cadillac really did build a limited number of four-door sedans with oddly shortened rear ends. Continue reading
Motordom’s Soundest Investment: Cadillac for 1957
In 1957, Cadillac didn’t merely lead the Motor City’s luxury class. It dominated and defined the category. Continue reading
A Cadillac Named Jacqueline: The 1961 Pininfarina Show Car
In 1961, the USA had a new First Lady who captivated the world—including the Italian coach house Pininfarina, which named its latest Cadillac show car the Jacqueline. Continue reading
A Quick History of Cadillac Station Wagons
For decades Cadillac never built a station wagon, yet there are a surprising number of them around. Continue reading
Gold Plating and Leopard Skins: The 1950 Cadillac Debutante
Here’s one solid candidate for the title of most garish Cadillac dream car ever conceived: the gold-trimmed, animal-skinned 1950 Cadillac Debutante. Continue reading
Go Big or Go Home: Cadillac’s 500 Cubic-Inch V8, 1970-76
Cadillac has been offering big V8 engines for more than a century, none of them bigger than the mighty 500 CID V8 of 1970-76. Continue reading