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1907 Cadillac K
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Description
The Cadillac Motor Company was created in 1902 out of the remains of Henry Ford's second failed attempt at a car company. The first Cadillacs made used Ford-designed bodies matched to an engine created by the company's new director, Henry M. Leland. The 60-year-old Leland brought concepts of precision engineering and interchangeable parts to the auto industry. In 1908, the company won the Dewar Trophy when mechanics took three Model…
The Cadillac Motor Company was created in 1902 out of the remains of Henry Ford’s second failed attempt at a car company. The first Cadillacs made used Ford-designed bodies matched to an engine created by the company’s new director, Henry M. Leland. The 60-year-old Leland brought concepts of precision engineering and interchangeable parts to the auto industry. In 1908, the company won the Dewar Trophy when mechanics took three Model Ks, disassembled them, mixed up all the parts and added other pieces, reassembled all three cars and drove them for 500 miles without any problems. The success led to the company adopting the slogan, “The Standard of the World.”
Cadillac’s quality attracted the attention of William C. Durant, who formed General Motors (GM) in 1908. The following year, Leland sold Cadillac to GM for $4.5 million
Body Style:
Runabout
Year:
1907
Make / Manufacturer:
Cadillac Motor Company
Model:
K
Location Created:
Detroit, MI
Donated By:
Thomas J. Watson Jr.
Cylinders:
1
Engine Size:
10hp
Engine Type:
Gasoline