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1943
Cadillac
Cadillac Changes in 1943
Cadillac Helps With The
War Effort
In 1943, production of Cadillac models was
halted by the outbreak of WWII. During this period, no new vehicles were
manufactured since the production facilities were transformed to produce
wartime supplies. Cadillac was a major producer of much need parts and
supplies for the war effort during the next few years and without their
contributions, the war effort would have been seriously hampered and would
have resulted in adding years to the duration of the conflict.
Cadillac was a major producer of many
things that aided the war effort during this time. They manufactured
airplane engines, tanks and munitions for the soldiers fighting with the
Allies overseas. Cadillac's legendary engines and Hydra-Matic transmissions
played an integral role in each light tank and personnel carrier that the
company manufactured, leading to an even more increased reputation
throughout the world for quality and durability.
While consumer production may have ceased
during the war, there were still many Cadillac models available to
consumers, through showrooms and car dealers around the nation. These models
included the first cars to incorporate the Hydra-Matic transmission and
increased capacity V-8 engine that debuted in 1942.
Cadillac models available
were:
• Series 75 Imperial Sedan
• Cadillac 41
• Darrin Convertible
• Series 61
• Series 62
• Series Sixty Special Fleetwood
• 62 Sedan
• Series 75 Town Car
• Series 90-67 Sixteen
• 1940 Sixty Special Fleetwood
These models incorporated some
of the best that Cadillac engineers and craftsmen had to offer. They
provided the basis for decade's worth of automotive innovations and styling.
Many different manufacturers attempted to copy Cadillac's innovation over
the rest of the decade and on into the
1950's, but none were able to completely duplicate Cadillac' quality and
precision. Cadillac's reputation for durability and high quality automobiles
continued unabated and unsullied by competitor's attempts to garner some of
the manufacturer's market share.
Cadillac, today, still stands
for quality and innovation. They are the number one producer of luxury cars
in North America and have been for a very long time. The Cadillac name has
become synonymous with quality and precision, so much so that their name has
become a hallmark for comparing quality. |
