1995 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 4

Henry M. Leland, known as the master of precision, initiated his precision manufacturing techniques at the founding of Cadillac first in 1908 for achieving in 1902. His exacting standards prompted the motto by which Cadillac .' perfect interchangeability of parts and again in 1912 for introducing the electric self starter, electric /' has been guided over the years - "Craftsmanship lightingandignition system. Cadillac is the only American manufacturer A Creed -Accuracy A Law:' The introduction of the first four cylinder engine in 1 tothis win honor the and world to win 1905 led theindustryand only manufacturer the in enabled Cadillacs to travel at speeds up to 50 mph. For attention to quality and innovation, the Royal Automobile it twice. As commonplace as stan- dardized parts are today, in 1908 parts were still individually hand fitted both in production and service.