From Classics to Modern Luxury: The Cadillac Story
Join us as we take a ride through the compelling history of Cadillac, one of America's oldest and most influential car brands. From its origins in the early 1900s to the modern-day, we explore the achievements and innovations that made Cadillac a staple in the automotive industry. From vintage and classic models to the latest ultra-luxury Cadillacs, this video is a must-watch for anyone passionate about cars. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn all about Cadillac's fascinating journey.
Welcome to Two Guys and a Ride and to another exciting video! Today, we’re diving into the fascinating history of one of America’s most iconic car brands - Cadillac. From humble beginnings to a luxury car staple, Cadillac has been an instrumental part of the American automotive industry for over a century. So, buckle up and let’s dive right in!
Cadillac was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company. After a dispute between Henry Ford and his investors, Ford left the company along with several of his key partners in March 1902. Ford’s financial backers William Murphy and Lemuel Bowen called in engineer Henry M. Leland of Leland & Faulconer Manufacturing Company to appraise the plant and equipment in preparation for liquidating the company’s assets. Instead, Leland persuaded the pair to continue manufacturing automobiles using Leland’s proven single-cylinder engine. A new company called the Cadillac Automobile Company was established on August 22, 1902, converting the Henry Ford Company factory at Cass Street and Amsterdam Avenue. It was named after French explorer Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, who had founded Detroit in 1701…
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