Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine finest documents ever written. It was published following
the introduction of the first production V8 engine, which
was standard in
all Cadillacs beginning with the 19 15
model.
Many Cadillac “firsts” have followed over the years,
including
the synchro-mech clashless transmission, a
nationwide comprehensive service policy, security plate
glass, chrome plating and the first car to be designed by
a stylist (1927 LaSalle/Harley Earl). The ’30s witne.ssed
production of the powerful, smooth and quiet
V12 and
V16 engines. The crisp, contemporary lines of the 1938
60 Special series ushered in a new era in styling.
Vl6 Engine
During World War 11, shortly after Pearl Harbor,
Cadillac discontinued car production for the first time
since 1902 in order
to construct light tanks, combat
vehicles and internal parts for Allison V1710 engines.
Two Cadillac V8 engines and Hydra-Matic
transmissions were used in each MSAI and M24 tanks.
1931 V16 Sport Phaeton
vii
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL
MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like
this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at our Customer Assistance Center,
1-800-458-8006 or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
30009 Van Dyke
P.O.
Box 9025
Warren, MI 48090-9025
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Service and Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
. . . . . 1-800-551-4123
Canada
. . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539
