1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

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ie long wheelba.se and tlie low.
ing lines of the hood with its thirty
md narrow louvers are indicative
e great power and well propor-
1 balance of body and hood that
ntstanding characteristics of the
ar.
hie sweeping fenders of one-piece
give fleet lines to the car as a
1 and by their contour emphasize
iw-shing appearance of the car.
mining boards of rigid metal contion,
covered with rubber niatand
a specially designed nickeled
Mtissire ballet ty/ie headlamps are fitted with
tiea-tilament halbs for maximum safcti/ in nit/ht
driving
;ling of a rounded section, give the boards a smart finish. A new type
inipcr is fitted front and rear consisting of two bars of oval section
ly nickeled. The bars are Hi inches deep.
he battery box is let inlo the front of the right-hand dust shield, the
• of which also forms a kick pad. Another kick pad is located in the dust
I beneath the rear door, a step light being placed in between the two
kick pads. In the left side dust shield is
a tool box with combination cover and
kick pud and a second kick pad beneath
the rear door.
The interiors of the bodies are finished
in a wide choice of mohair velvets
rt kick pad vnder each dotir protirts the
lustrous finish
of the finest quality and in broadcloth.
Seal cushions in closed bodies are tufted
and plaited over special form fitting
ry type springs that are the last word in comfort. Open models are
>lstered in soft pliable leather.
lardwure of exquisite design in Butler silver finish is in keeping with
exacting taste shown in the whole of the interior fitting. Vanity case.
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llaml-fitliiig. restful, the smart
wheel is 1U inches across
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foot rest, robe rails and assist cords are included where required. Special inlaid
walnut paneling of new design adds further charm to the interiors.
The instrument board, with instruments arranged in individualized
assembly, is finished in black Duco with a narrow nickeled moulding. This
arrangement of instruments, departing from the more commonplace grouped
assembly, lends a distinctive air to the driving compartment.
The steering wheel is a new type of rubber
composition. It is 1!) inches in diameter and of a
narrow cross section with ribbed grip which makes
for easy handling, and at the same time lends a
distinctive note to the interior. In the hub are set
controls for lighting, parking and throttle.
On all models, both open and closed, except
the Five and Seven-passenger Imperial models, the
back to suit the needs of women drivers; so adjusted
that even a very small woman driver may
drive with an absence of strain and stretching.
Folding arm rests are used in the center of the
rear seats on all cars, open and closed, a feature
giving comfort appreciated by rear seat passengers
on long journeys.
Two tail lights of new design are used, one on
each rear fender. The tail light is mounted on the
left fender and the stop light n the right rear
fender.
front driving seats are easily adjustable so that
t he driver may obtain thegreatest driving comfort.
Thus, the driving seat may le moved forward or
The simple mechanism that permits
instant adjustment of
the driver's seat
Better accessibility is provided for the gasoline tank filler which projects
vertically outside the side frame member. The back view of the car is
greatly enhanced by the unique finish of the gasoline tank which is fitted
with a metal covering of a corrugated slat effect. All bodies and hoods are
finished in Duco.
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