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Booklets
mentioned in early Cadillac advertisements about the |
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Booklet |
Remarks on text or illustrations in advertisements |
Assumed
Date |
A |
Shows Models A and B; cars are said to be are equipped with Goodrich tires; ad mentions the Model B "Surrey" with side openings, but no doors. |
1904 |
B |
Shows the "Runabout" with tonneau; mentions "Buggy Top", $30. |
1904 |
C |
Mentions the independent (removable) tonneau; another ad mentions the Model B for 1904. |
1904 |
D |
Mentions Model B prices ranging from $750 to $900. |
1904 |
F |
The Model B is said to be fitted with Clincher tires; mentions improvements to the Model A; shows the Model B with tonneau. |
1904 |
I |
This booklet is referred to as a "Book"; the ad states that all Models A and B have Clincher tires. |
1904 |
L |
Mentions the feat of a Model A runabout climbing the Capitol steps. |
1904 |
N |
Tonneau seats are said to face either forward, or vis-a-avis; ad shows a 1903 model with rear tonneau; another ad mentions the 1904 Model B. |
1904 |
O |
Mentions Clincher tires on the Model A; illustrates the Model B. |
1904 |
Q |
Mentions the Model A. |
1904 |
X |
Shows the Model A with tonneau, a "car for all seasons", 4-30mph; Cadillac is said to be a member of the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. |
1904 |
AD |
Mentions the new, 4-cylinder Model D costing $2800, the Model F costing $950, the Model B with tonneau costing $900, the Model E costing $750. |
1905 |
AD |
The item is described as a "catalogue"; it mentions Models K, M, H, L for 1906 (the 4-cylinder Model H is on a 100" wheel base and develops 30HP; the 4-cylinder Model L is on a 110" wheel base and develops 40 HP). |
1906 |
B |
The item is described as a "catalogue"; it mentions the Model C with tonneau costing$850, the Runabout costing $750 (Model E), the Model F Light Touring Car costing $950 (illustrated) and the 4-cylinder Car (Model D) costing $2800. |
1905 |
1905 |
Shows the Model E Runabout with top; mentions the performance of the Model F, starting on 7/18/1905. |
1905 |
O |
Mentions Models D, B, F, E. |
1905 |
B |
Mentions Models K, M, H for 1906. |
1906 |
D |
Mentions Models K, M, H, L for 1906. |
1906 |
I |
Mentions the 1906 line costing from $750 to $3750. |
1906 |
O |
Mentions Models K, M, H, L (1906). |
1906 |
S |
Mentions the Model K Runabout costing $750 and the Model M Light Touring Car, costing $950. |
1906 |
D |
Mentions the Model H (1907), plus Models K and M. |
1906 |
J |
Mentions Models M, K, H (Model L has gone). |
1907 |
N |
Mentions the Model H (1907) as well as Models K and M. |
1907 |
O |
1907 |
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G O |
Refers to the Model G, 20HP, 100" WB, $2000. |
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H O |
Refers to the Model H, 30HP, $2500. |
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M O |
Refers to the Model M, 10HP, 4-pass. car $950 and Model M Runabout $800. |
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V |
Mentions the Model H (1907) as well as Models K and M. |
1907 |
(AA) |
1907 |
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G AA |
Refers to the Model G for 1908, costing $2000. |
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H AA |
Refers to the Model H for 1908, costing $2500. |
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M AA |
Refers to the Model M ($950) and Model K ($800) for 1908. |
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(AG) |
(probably a mid-1908 publication) |
1908 |
G AG |
Refers to the Model G, costing $2000. |
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H AG |
Refers to the Model H, costing $2500. |
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M AG |
Refers to the Model M costing $950, the Model M Coupe costing $1350 and the Model K Runabout costing $800. |
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((18)) |
1907 |
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G18 |
Refers to the Model G, on a 100" wheel base. |
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H18 |
Refers to the Model H, 30HP, 50mph, costing $2500. |
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T18 |
Refers to the Model S Runabout costing $850 and the Model T Touring Car costing $1000; it mentions also the booklet entitled "The Truth About the Automobile..."1 |
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(AD) |
Could code "AD" mean "Annual Dealer" booklet? |
1907 |
G AD |
Refers to the Model G, 20HP, costing $2000. |
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H AD |
Refers to the Model H, 30HP, costing $2500. |
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M AD |
Refers to the Model M, 10HP, costing $950 and the Model K, 10HP, costing $800 (the Models in the "AD" catalogue are advertised without lamps and horn). |
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(D) |
A mid-year catalogue (it mentions a May 30 record by a Cadillac Model H). |
1907 |
HD |
Refers to the Model H, costing $2500. |
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GD |
Refers to the Model G, costing $2000. |
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MD |
Refers to the Model M, costing $950 and the Model K, costing $800. |
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(B) |
1908 |
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HB |
Refers to the Model H, costing $2500. |
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GB |
Refers to the Model G, costing $2000. |
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MB |
Refers to the Model M, costing $950 and the Model K, costing $850 (was there a price increase for the Model K in 1908?) |
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(AH) |
Shows the Model M costing $950, the Model K costing $800; the price range is from $800 to $1350; cars still are not delivered with lamps and horn. |
1907 |
G AH |
Refers to the Model G Touring Car, costing $2000. |
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H AH |
Refers to the Model H, costing $2500. |
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M AH |
Refers to the Model M (with either straight or Victoria body) costing $950, the Model M Coupe costing $1200, and the Model K Runabout costing $800. |
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C |
1907 |
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G C |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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H C |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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M C |
Refers to the Model S costing $850 and the Model T costing $1000 (lamps and horn still not included in those prices). |
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J |
1907 |
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G J |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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G H |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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M H |
Refers to the Model M costing $950 and the Model K costing $850. |
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(AN) |
1907 |
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G AN |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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M AN |
Refers to the Model M costing $950 and the Model K costing $800. |
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(H AN) |
(Presumably the Model H also was mentioned in this brochure) |
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((10)) |
1908 |
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T10 |
Refers to the Model S costing $850, and the Model T costing $1000; lamps and horn are now included; the ads mention the booklet "The Truth..." 1 (see below). |
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((15)) |
Shows the Model M costing $950; mentions the booklet "The Truth..." (see below). |
1908 |
((17)) |
1908 |
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T17 |
Refers to the Model S costing $850 and the Model T costing $1000; 16000 cars are said to be in use; the ad mentions the booklet "The Truth....." (see below). |
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((23)) |
1908 |
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G23 |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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H23 |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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T23 |
Refers to the Models S and T; these cars now include lamps and horn; the ad mentions the booklet "The Truth....." (see below). |
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((26)) |
1908 |
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G26 |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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H26 |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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T26 |
Refers to the Models T and S; all cars now are delivered with lamps and horns; the ad mentions the booklet "The Truth....." (see below). |
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((30)) |
Mentions the Model G costing $2000 and the booklet "The Truth..." (see below). |
1908 |
((32)) |
1908 |
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T32 |
"Rain or Shine" (mentions the closed models). |
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((34)) |
1908 |
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G34 |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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H34 |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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T34 |
Refers to the Model T costing $1000 and the Model S costing $850; these prices include oil lamps and horn; the ad says to ask for booklet 34 entitled "The Truth..." (see below). |
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((40)) |
1908 |
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H40 |
Mentions the Model H, 30HP, costing $2500 |
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((41)) |
1908 |
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G41 |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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H41 |
Refers to the Model H costing $2500. |
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T41 |
Refers to the Model S costing $850 and the Model T costing $1000. |
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((45)) |
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T45 |
"Rain or Shine" (closed models); all cars now delivered with lamps and horns; the ad mentions the booklet "The Truth....." (see below). |
1908 |
R |
Mentions the 64-page Booklet "The Truth... " (see below). |
1908 |
GR |
Refers to the Model G costing $2000. |
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HR |
Refers to the Model H, 50 mph, costing $2500. |
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TR |
Refers to the Model S costing $850 and the Model T costing $1000. |
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((47)) |
1908 |
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G47 |
Refers to the Model G, on a 100" wheel base, costing $2000. |
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H47 |
Refers to the Model H, 30HP, 50mph, costing $2500. |
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T47 |
Refers to the Model S costing $850, the Model T costing $1000 and the Model H; these 1908 ads state that the cars now are delivered with two oil lamps, tail-lamp and a horn; mentioned also is the booklet "The Truth....." (see below) |
1 I have in the collection a copy of this booklet entitled The Truth About the Automobile and What it Costs
to Maintain One; it contains hundreds of letters and affidavits from satisfied Cadillac owners.
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