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Standardization opened the eyes of the industrial world
and was the cornerstone
of modern assembly line
production. From this achievement evolved the
reference to Cadillac as “Standard
of the World.”
In 1909 Cadillac was purchased by the then new
General Motors Corporation.
Convenience, cleanliness and all-weather comfort were
greatly enhanced in 1910 when Cadillac became the first
manufacturer to offer closed bodies as standard equipment.
“The Penalty of Leadership” fist appeared in the
January
2, 1915 issue of The Saturday Evening Post as an
expression of the Cadillac commitment to leadership,
quality and innovation. It is widely regarded as one of the
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