1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

DETAILS III' COXSTUI'CTION
Wider, deeper, more richly appointed, and fitted with folding arm rest,
thin coni]Hirlmeiit is the most roomy and Inxurions etrr bnilt by Cadillac
across the entire width of thecal - behind
the instrument board, or a full lift admits
a stream of air directly into the body,
across t he ent ire width of the windshield.
The windshield is of heavy plate
glass in mirror finish with ground and
polished outer edges, sliding in velvet
covered channels. At the lower edge if
engages a soft, flexible rubber seat,
The short, roll type arm rests are liuuriiwln
forming a waterproof seal.
An adjustable rear view mirror is
mounted above the windshield, and a
windshield cleaner is carried outside the
header bar. Control valve of the cleaner
comfortable
is on the instrument board.
A sun visor of glass set in a nickeled frame is mounted above the windshield.
All windows are weather and rattle-proof. The glass is the best crystal
plate from ^ to ^¾ of an inch thick, with mirror finish and ground and
polished upon all outer edges. The top or header rail contains a concealed
channel, lined with felt, which engages the glass when the window is closed.
Inside door handles are of the remote control type, in Butler silver finish
jf the windshield. It then runs back into the center hinge line of the
iind thus forms a windsplit panel, adding a distinctive note to the cowl,
v- widening the rear seat three and one-half inches there is provided
.' room for three passengers. Comfort is further increased by the side
ests and a folding center arm rest.
«|iiisitc inlaid walnut paneling of new design in all doors and rear winadds
to the luxury of the interiors. Beautiful walnut inlay vanity cases
new design robe rail are other featurcs.
he windshield is of the Fisher VV vertical type operated by a regulator
le in header bar. A slight lift of the glass opens a ventilating aperture
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The vanity ease repeats the motif
of the. door mouldinys
Smoking sets include electric
litjhter and ash tray
to match interior hardware and outside door handles. The latter are new bar
offset type. The key lock in the right front door is operated by the same
key that fits all locks. Other doors are fitted with inside thumb lever lock.
The upholstery is mohair velvet or broadcloth of fine quality, with the
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