1903 Cadillac Runabout
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Henry Leland formed Cadillac Motor Company in 1902 from the remains of the Henry Ford Company, Ford's second failed attempt at automobile manufacturing. At $750, the first Cadillacs were relatively inexpensive for their time. These early cars had little in common with the brand's later luxury vehicles, apart from the precision engineering and assembly that became Leland's trademarks.
Henry Leland formed Cadillac Motor Company in 1902 from the remains of the Henry Ford Company, Ford's second failed attempt at automobile manufacturing. At $750, the first Cadillacs were relatively inexpensive for their time. These early cars had little in common with the brand's later luxury vehicles, apart from the precision engineering and assembly that became Leland's trademarks.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1903
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Creator Notes
Made for the Cadillac Motor Car Company
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.509.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Maroon
Dimensions
Height: 58.25 in
Width: 63.5 in
Length: 110.5 in
Inscriptions
Hubs: CADILLAC AUTOMOBILE CO. DETROIT MICH. U.S.A. On engine: MANUFACTURED BY / CADILLAC MOTOR CAR CO. / DETROIT, MICH. / -PATENTS- / From Oct. &, 1902 to Aug. 16, 1904 / OTHER PATS. PENDING. / NO. 1092.
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