Today in Michigan History: Cadillac Motor Company was born!

Elvis with Cadillac

Today in 1902, the Cadillac Motor Company was formed. One of the oldest automobile brands in the world, and America's second oldest (behind Buick). 

Trivia? Trivia:

  • Cadillac is named after Detroit's founder
  • The Cadillac crest is based on his coat of arms
  • Cadillac was formed from the Henry Ford Company (different from Ford Motor Company)
  • Al Capone's Cadillac was the first presidential bulletproof limo

Al Capone Cadillac

  • The 1957 Eldorado Brougham came with magnetic whiskey glasses

Cadillac Eldorado Brougham

  • And finally, this was a Caddy:

Ghostbusters Cadillac

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

Sincerely,
Co-Founder | Buster of Ghosts | Magnetic Whiskey Drinker

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