1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Owner's Manual - Page 7

1914 V8 Engine Vld Engines 1934-1940 1949 Overhead Valve High Compression V8 Engine Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world and was the cornerstone of modern 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 in1910 when Cadillac became the first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" fist appeared in the January 2, 1915 issueof The Saturday Evening Post asan expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership, quality and innovation.It is widely regarded as oneof the vi