1910 CADILLAC

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1911

Same as the 1909 model except for changes in the bodies, chassis, driveline, and engine. Also the basic price was increased to $1600.

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1910 Cadillac Touring

Bodies:

Only open cars were advertised before April, 1910.
The Limousine was shown in the early catalog, but the Coupe was added in a later catalog.
The closed bodies were built by Fisher.
The touring body was made of wood with a large (rear) panel of Demi-tonneau.
All the doors were made of steel.

Chassis:

Gas headlamps were now standard.
The wheelbase was lengthened to 110 in. (2794mm)
On the Limousine, the wheelbase was lengthened to 120 in. (3048 mm).

Drive line:

In mid-year, the rear axle was changed to Timken semi-floating.

Engine:

The bore increased to 4.25 in. (108mm)
The dual ignition consisted of a new Delco four coil system and low tension magneto.
In mid-year there were changes to the centrifugal water pump.

I.D. DATA

The serial numbers were on the plate on the rear of the body or on the dash (with engine number).	Click to supersize 1910 Cadillac Model Thirty
Engine numbers were stamped on the top surface of the crankcase -- in front of and to the left of the number one (front) cylinder.
Starting: 40001. Ending: 48008.

STYLE

Model No.	Doors	Body Type	Seating	Price
Model 30	2	Touring	5	$1600
Model 30	2	Demi-Tonneau	4	$1600
Model 30	-	Roadster	2	$1600
Model 30	-	Roadster	3	$1600
Model 30	2	Limousine	7	$3000
Model 30	2	Coupe	3	$2200

ENGINE

Description	Vertical, in-line, L-head.	Click to supersize 1910 Cadillac Roadster
Cylinders	Four
Cylinder type	Individual cast iron cylinder, copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke	4.25" x 4.50" (108mm x 114.3mm)
Displacement	255.4 cu. in. (4.184 liters)
Horsepower	Brake H.P.: 33. A.L.A.M. H.P.: 28.9
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Mechanical push rod roller cam followers
Carburetor	Float feed -- made by Cadillac

CHASSIS

Model	Wheelbase	Front/Rear Tread	Tires
All except Limousine	110 in. (2794mm)	56 in. (1422mm); Optional 61" (1549mm)	34 x 4
Limousine	120 in. (3048mm)	56 in (1422mm)	34 x 4.5

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission	Selective, sliding gear transmission
Gears	3 Forward and 1 Reverse
Steering position	Right hand drive, controls to the right
Clutch	Leather faced cone clutch
Drive	Shaft drive
Differential	Live, bevel drive; bevel gear differential; ABB plain/Timken semi-floating
Overall ratio	3.5:1 (Limo 4:1)
Brakes	Mechanical brakes on two wheels. Service/foot/contracting -- emergency/lever/expanding
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, quick detachable rims
Wheel size	26 in. (Limo 25 in.)
Optional Final drive ratios	3:1, 4:1

OPTIONS

Seat covers	$40.00-60.00
"Rubber" or mohair tops	$55.00-95.00
Prest-o-lite style B tank	$25.00
Windshield	$30.00
Jones speedometer No. 29, 33, 34	$25.00-35.00
Foot rail	$3.50

HISTORICAL NOTES

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1910 Cadillac Runabout

Introduced November, 1909.
Innovations: Delco ignition system.
Model year sales: 8008.
Model year production: 8008.
President & General Manager of Cadillac was Henry Leland.

Note: In the early days of automobiling in America, open cars and poor travel conditions precluded winter motoring. Manufacturers displayed samples at the winter auto shows and took orders for spring and summer delivery. Cadillac's model year coincided with the calendar year and the year's production was pre-sold.

In 1910, Cadillac got more heavily into closed cars and had a solid reputation for quality and value. With a ready demand for their full factory capacity, they introduced the 1911 models in late summer of 1910 and had delivered a significant percentage of the 1911 model production by the start of the calendar year. Cadillac was now producing below demand and customers were willing to accept delivery at any time or wait as long as necessary for delivery.

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