Cadillac Cars: Illustrated History Books & Guides

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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Author:	Christopher W. Cummings
Details:	142 pages, 10 x 7.1 in (25.5 x 18 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	65 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2020)
ISBN:	9781476681061

The Cadillac Northstar V-8 - A History

Cadillac has long been General Motors' luxury car division. In the 1980s, its management aimed to restore the brand's reputation for innovation, refinement, and prestige.
Engineers developed the Northstar, a dual-overhead cam V-8 engine with four valves per cylinder. It was the core of the Northstar System, which also included advanced suspension and braking technology.
Cadillac redesigned its models to incorporate these improvements for the 1990s and beyond. The Northstar was the last engine fully developed by Cadillac before GM Powertrain took over engine design in 2005.

This book explores the history of the Northstar V-8 and the cars it powered, including the first-generation front-wheel-drive version, the second-generation rear-wheel-drive model, and the supercharged variant. It also covers Cadillac's racing history and the most collectible Northstar-equipped models.

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Author:	Anthony Young
Details:	196 pages, 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.43 in (23 x 15.5 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	80 b&w and 7 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9780786471188

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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Author:	Christopher W Cummings
Details:	284 pages, 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.79 in (25 x 17.5 x 2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	202 b&w and 22 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2014)
ISBN:	9780786475704

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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Details:	192 pages, 12.2 x 9.7 x 0.98 in (31 x 24.5 x 2.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Assouline (F, 2012)
ISBN:	9781614280835

Cadillac Fleetwood Series Seventy-Five Limousines 1937-1987 Photo Archive

From the late 1930s to the mid-1980s, the Cadillac Seventy-Five was the ultimate Cadillac, chosen by top figures in business, government, and entertainment.
The elegant long-wheelbase Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Eight-Passenger Sedan and Imperial Limousine held a prestigious place at the top of the automotive world, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Whether arriving at an embassy, corporate office, hotel, airport, or Hollywood event, a Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five made a powerful statement.
This book features high-quality black and white photographs with detailed captions, telling the full story of these remarkable automobiles.

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Author:	Thomas A. McPherson
Details:	128 pages, 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.39 in (21.5 x 26 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	148 b&w and 32 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2009)
ISBN:	9781583882481

Cadillac: The Tailfin Years

A detailed look at Cadillac's evolution from 1948 to 1964, when its tail fins became larger and more dramatic before gradually shrinking in the 1960s.
Each model year is presented in its own chapter, featuring unique facts, historical details, specifications, production numbers, options, and prices.
The book is richly illustrated with vibrant automotive literature.

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Author:	Robert J. Headrick Jr
Details:	128 pages, 11 x 8.5 x 0.43 in (28 x 21.5 x 1.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	127 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 2008)
ISBN:	9781583882122

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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Author:	Christopher W. Cummings
Details:	243 pages, 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.51 in (23 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	48 b&w and 11 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	McFarland & Co Inc (USA, 2006)
ISBN:	9780786428083

Cadillac (1948-1958) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Cadillac automobiles from the years 1948-1958. Describes the Cadillac Series 60, 61, 62 and 70, including the versions Coupé DeVille, Fleetwood and Eldorado Brougham.

• The 47 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	128 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2004)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855206632

Cadillac (1959-1966) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Cadillac automobiles from the years 1959-1966. Describes the Cadillac Series 60 Special, Series 62, Series 75, Coupé and Sedan DeVille, Eldorado, Calais and other models.

• The 44 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	128 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2004)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855206649

Cadillac Allanté - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Cadillac Allanté automobiles. Describes the Cadillac Allanté Convertible and Northstar V8.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also technical data, driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	136 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	375 photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2003)
Series:	Limited Edition Extra
ISBN:	9781855206434

Cadillac Eldorado (1967-1978) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Cadillac Eldorado automobiles from the years 1967-1978. Describes the Cadillac Eldorado Coupé, V8, Fleetwood, 429, 472, 500, Convertible and Casa the Eldorado.

• The 42 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2000)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855205376

Cadillac 1948-1964 Photo Album

A detailed photographic history of the cars that shaped automotive design for over a decade, from the first all-new post-World War II models of 1948 to 1964.
This collection features the most iconic Cadillacs of the 1950s and 1960s, with images from the National Automotive History Collection at the Detroit Public Library.

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Author:	Mark A. Patrick
Details:	112 pages, 8.9 x 10.4 x 0.51 in (22.5 x 26.5 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100+ b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Iconografix (USA, 1998)
ISBN:	9781882256839

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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Author:	Patrick Lesueur
Details:	272 pages, 11.4 x 9 in (29 x 24 cm), hardback, in cassette
Illustrations:	500 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2017)
Series:	Collection Prestige
ISBN:	9791028302177