1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 12

1914 V8 Engine VI 4 Engines 1930-1940 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cornerstone of modem assembly line production. From this achievement evolved the reference to Cadillac as"Standard of the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penaltyof Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Postas an expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation. Itis widely regarded as one of the