Cadillac Cars (up to 1945): Books - History

Cadillac: 110 Years

To celebrate 110 years of one of the world's most iconic brands, Assouline presents the first luxury book dedicated to America's leading luxury car.
"Cadillac" takes readers on a visual journey through its history, showcasing each decade's highlights. It features presidents, Hollywood stars, classic models, concept cars, and groundbreaking innovations.
Cadillac enthusiasts and collectors will enjoy this edition, which captures the power and elegance of this American legend.

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Cadillac V-16s Lost and Found - Tracing the Histories of the 1930s Classics

For eleven years before World War II, Cadillac built a luxurious 16-cylinder car that went beyond practicality. This extravagant vehicle could be customized to fit each customer's preferences. Large, powerful, and opulent, it secured Cadillac's reputation as a top luxury automaker.
Each of these cars has a unique and interesting history. Inspired by a lifelong passion for the V-16 and curiosity about his own car's past, the author has collected over 65 stories. These accounts come from interviews, books, magazines, and historical records. Richly illustrated, the book brings each story to life, shaped by the people who owned these remarkable cars and the events they experienced.

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More Cadillac V-16s Lost and Found : 67 New Histories

In 1930, Cadillac introduced a new line of cars known for exceptional elegance and craftsmanship, securing its place among the top luxury automakers. While rivals offered models with eight or twelve cylinders, Cadillac set itself apart with the smooth and powerful performance of a V-16 engine.
Over the next 11 years, nearly 4.000 V-16 cars were produced, crafted with a level of detail rare in commercial car manufacturing. Their owners included politicians, celebrities, business leaders, and even some wealthy troublemakers. Many of these cars have survived despite wartime scrap efforts, aging, scarce replacement parts, neglect, and exposure to the elements.
This book follows the author's 2014 work, "Cadillac V-16s Lost and Found", and continues the effort to document the history of these remarkable automobiles.

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The Cadillac That Followed Me Home - Memoir of a V-16 Dream Realized

During the Roaring Twenties, the secret development of the Cadillac V-16 marked a shift in automotive design, prioritizing style as much as function. Launched in 1930 at the start of the Great Depression, the V-16 became a rare symbol of past prosperity.

Christopher Cummings, a passionate car enthusiast in the 1960s, saw early Cadillac V-16s as an unattainable dream in his youth. His memoir follows his journey from restoring cars at 13 to acquiring three classic Cadillacs in his teenage years: a 1941 Series 7523 seven-passenger sedan, a 1941 Series 61 coupe, and a 1931 Series 355A Fleetwood Cabriolet.
He details his dedication to restoring these vehicles, leading to the unexpected acquisition of a 1930 V-16 Imperial Sedan limousine, a masterpiece of automotive history. This memoir captures the essence of the Classic era's finest automobiles.

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Cadillac, un faste particulier (Collection Prestige)

Cadillac is a legendary name in the automotive industry, symbolizing American dynamism and modernity. The Cadillac Automobile Company was founded in Detroit on August 22, 1902, by a group of determined entrepreneurs.
In 1909, Cadillac became the luxury division of General Motors. It quickly established itself as a major player in the high-end automobile market. In the United States, it competed with Packard, Lincoln, Pierce-Arrow, Stutz, Peerless, and Duesenberg. In Europe, it faced prestigious brands such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Hispano-Suiza, Delage, and Isotta Fraschini.

Cadillac has always pursued technical innovation. In 1912, it introduced electric starting and lighting, a world first. The brand later offered V8, V12, and V16 engines before adopting front-wheel drive in 1967.
Today, Cadillac is experiencing renewed growth and expanding its reputation, especially in China.
This book traces the long and prestigious history of this still-active American brand.

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