1996 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 7

1914 V8 Engine VI 4 Engirzes 1930-1940 , ., . .1 . _ ! . . . b.h k L 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 Cadillacas "Standard of the World." In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new General Motors Corporation. * b .. . B Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac becamethe first manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment. "The Penalty of Leadership" first appeared in the January 2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post asan expression of the Cadillac commitmentto leadership, quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the vi