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8 Cadillacs That Defined Their Decades, Starting With the 1930s V-16

George Michael
By George Michael 5 min read

Cadillac has spent a century building cars meant to mark an era, and each decade produced one that still stands out on sight. This list begins with the V-16 that debuted in January 1930 and ends with the electric Lyriq of the 2020s. Here are eight Cadillacs that defined their decades.

1. Cadillac V-16: The 1930 engine that set the bar

1931 Cadillac V-16 Series 452A — Image Credit: TTTNIS - CC0/Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: TTTNIS – CC0/Wikimedia Commons

Cadillac revealed its V-16 at the New York auto show in January 1930, and