1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 7

VI6 Engines 1930-1940 w 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes the industrial world of and was thecornerstone of modem assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the of reference to Cadillac as "Standard the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhancedin 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" frrst appearedin the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an expression of the Caddac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as onethe of vi