1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 11

Few automobiles are fortunate enough to have the rich heritage that is Cadillac. The name Cadillac is appropriately that of Antoine de Mothe Cadillac, the French military commander La who founded the cityof Detroit in 1701. What better name for the oldest automobile manufacturerin Detroit. Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac has beenguided over the wars - "Craftsmanship A Creed - Accuracy X Law.'' The introduction of the first four cylinder engine 1905 in led the industry and enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile Club of England awarded the prestigious Dewar Trophy to Cadillac twice ...first in 1908 for achieving perfect interchangeability parts and again of for introducing the electric starter, electric lighting self and ignition system on 1912 models. Cadillacis the only American manufacturer to win this honor and the only manufacturer in the world to win it twice. As commonplace as standardized partsare today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service.