1915 Cadillac V-8 Touring Car
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Artifact Overview
At a time when most American carmakers used four-cylinder engines, Cadillac boldly introduced the first high-production V-8 in its 1915 Type 51 model. The larger engine produced a smoother ride, and its technical sophistication furthered Cadillac's reputation for quality engineering. The company built just over 13,000 automobiles that year, and seven-passenger touring cars like this one sold for $1,975.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.2427
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)
Leather
Color
Dark green
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 69 in
Length: 183 in
Inscriptions
Front hubs: CADILLAC
Rear hubs: CADILLAC STANDARD OF THE WORLD
Plate inside hood: CADILLAC / MOTOR CAR CO. / / DETROIT, MICH. U.S.A. / [List of patent dates]
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