Well we've got a thread about the 100 year anniversary for the air-conditioner; but not all nations use air conditioners, so i thought... why not have a thread about something most nations are familiar with: cars!
I make this thread to honor my favorite car manufacturer in the world: Cadillac.
Cadillac celebrated their 100th anniversary this year, and over the years they truly have stood out in making breakthroughs in engines, bodys, and new technology, like power-steering, etc.
Cadillac is an American-based company, but their cars are used throughout the world to some extent, although mainly in America. Below are some 'breakthroughs' in Cadillac
- In 1902 the Cadillac Automobile Company is created!
- In 1905 Cadillac, who produced one-cylinder engine, introduces the new 4-cylinder engine.
- In 1909 The General Motors Company bought the Cadillac Automobile Company.
- In 1910 Cadillac is the first automaker to sell closed bodies.
- In 1912 Cadillac cars received electric starting, ignition and lighting. For this news, the Royal Automobile Club of London awards, one more time, Cadillac the Dewar Trophy. Cadillac is the only one to receive this awards twice from the RAC.
- In 1915 Cadillac introduces its new engine : a V8 water-cooled.
- In 1927 Cadillac introduces the LaSalle.
- In 1928 Cadillac is the first to install security plate glass as standard equipment and the first to design and introduce the clashless synchromesh transmission.
- In 1930 Cadillac introduces its 45 degree V16 engine.
- In 1931 Cadillac introduces its 45 degree V12 engine
- In 1933 a year that is remembered to this day in Cadillacs, which many people still feel is the best year... 1933 series are still well-known today, although rare... SEE MY NEXT POST FOR THESE PICTURES
- In 1943 Cadillac received many awards for its war effort.
- In 1944 Cadillac produces the M-24 Light Tank. Two Cadillac V8 engines and two Hydramatic transmissions are featured in the M-24.
SEE MY NEXT POST FOR THESE PICTURES- In 1948 Cadillac designs their cars with "tailfins" inspired by the P-38 Lightning fighter plane of WWII.
- In 1953 Cadillac produced the first Eldorado. 532 units were sold this year.
- In 1954, For the first time in the world, power-steering is a standard equipment on all Cadillac cars.
- In 1957 Cadillac produced the new Eldorado Brougham. A revolution in luxury!
- In 1958 the 2 millionth Cadillac is produced...
- In 1959 one of the most famous cars known today, the 1959 Cadillac (which came in many models, including the DeVille, Fleetwood, Eldorado, etc.) and my favorite car of all time...
SEE MY NEXT POST FOR THESE PICTURES- In 1962 The two and half-millionth Cadillac is produced
- In 1964 The three-millionth Cadillac is produced. Cadillac is the first to develop automatic temperature control heating and air conditioning for automobiles
- In 1965 Tilt and telescoping steering wheels were available, for the first time, on Cadillac cars.
- In 1969 The four-millionth Cadillac is produced on June 19, 1969.
- In 1970 Cadillac equips the Eldorado with th largest car engine in the world, a 500-cubic-inch (8.2-liter) V8 (400 hp), mounted in front-wheel-drive.
- In 1974 Driver and front-passenger air bags are available on all Cadillac DeVilles, Fleetwood Broughams and Eldorados.
- In 1975 Cadillac introduces the electronically fuel injected engines on 1975 Eldorado, Fleetwood, and DeVille models.
- In 1978 Apparition of the "Trip Computer" on the 1978 Seville.
- In 1980 Cadillac introduce the digital electronic fuel-injection "4-6-8" that turn off some cylinders when not necessary. It includes the self-diagnostic system.
- In 1985 Cadillac is the first to introduce the transverse-mounted V8 engine (front wheel drive) on the De ville and the Fleetwood series.
- In 1993 Cadillac introduce its new V8 engine : The NorthStar
- In 1999 Introduction of the first S.U.V. made by Cadillac : The Escalade.
- In September 1999, Cadillac remodels its logo for the 'new millenium'...
- In 2000, Fifty years after its first and only participation, Cadillac was back at the race of 24 hours : Le Mans, France with a new car named "Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype (LMP)" powered by the famous V8 Northstar which received two turbos . The car was made by Riley and Scott (R&S)
- In 2001 - Third participation to the race of 24 hours of Le Mans, France.
- The last Cadillac Eldorado was produced on Monday 22 April in the plant of Lansing (Mi). Less than 50 years since the first Eldorado. His succesor will be the Cadillac XLR in 2003.
Now you have a brief history of Cadillac, starting from its founding all the way through now!
lol, i KNOW that some fool, be it vadar_1 or someone else will post the 'SPAM' image or something similar... but if we have threads about air conditioners, poems about God, etc. why not this?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Now, another reason i wanted this thread, is a few of us... (i can think of a couple) are old enough to drive... in the United States you can get a drivers license when you're 16 years old... i know that in South Africa you have to wait till you're 18, and i don't know about England, etc. but if you HAVE a car, why don't you give some specifications, details, and (if possible) even a picture or two!
(if you're not hosted, email them to me and i'll post them)
don't forget the 'lvlshot' tag
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My car:
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood,
0-60 mph = 10.6 seconds
1/4 of a mile = 17.9 seconds
not too good compared to a Dodge Viper, Porsche 911, or even a regular TransAm, but remember this is 1980, and besides, this engine is pretty powerful (V8)
(i'll upload pictures of my car now in a few days when i get the film developed):
post your pics and cars here!
