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CADILLAC -- MODEL "THIRTY"

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

1910 Cadillac

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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 2794mm
  • On the Limousine, the wheelbase was lengthened to 3048mm.

Drive line:

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

Engine:

  • The bore increased to 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

1910 Cadillac

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1910 Cadillac Model Thirty

The serial numbers were on the plate on the rear of the body or on the dash (with engine number).

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

1910 Cadillac

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1910 Cadillac Roadster

Description Vertical, in-line, L-head.
Cylinders Four
Cylinder type Individual cast iron cylinder, copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke 108mm x 114.3mm
Displacement 4.186 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 2794mm 1422mm; Optional 1549mm 34 x 4
Limousine 3048mm 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

1910 Cadillac

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1910 Cadillac Runabout

1910 Cadillac Notes

  • Introduced November, 1909.
  • Innovations: Delco ignition system.
  • Henry M. Leland was president and general manager
  • Frank Johnson was chief engineer
  • 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.