Cadillac "La Mothe Cadillac" Logo 1 oz Silver

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• These products are exclusively available at APMEX.
• Obverse: Cadillac's 1925 crest emblem logo is shown.
• Reverse: Depicts Cadillac's emblem that was first used in 1902.
  

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Cadillac's Early Logos
Cadillac's initial logo was created in 1902. For the first time, the coat of arms of the La Mothe family was referred to as the Cadillac emblem. The design incorporated a crown, crest, ducks, parallel lines and text. Finally, the designer used an ornate circle to contain these elements. This frame resembles a petals chain and was used for approximately three years.

The 1925 logo also shows the same crest in a similar, yet more simplified design. The petals chain was taken out and the crown placed at the top was replaced by "Cadillac." The slogan, "Standard of the World" was placed in front of the crest, replacing "La Mothe Cadillac," which made the motto stand out more.

About Cadillac
Cadillac is a luxury vehicle manufacturer and part of General Motors. Cadillac automobiles are among most high-end vehicles available in the United States.

Cadillac is the world's first automobile, fourth in the United States only to Autocar Company (1897) and fellow GM marques Oldsmobile (1897) and Buick (1899). The city's name is derived from Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, a French-Canadian fur trader who founded Detroit, Michigan in the late 18th century. Cadillac's coat of arms served as the basis for the Cadillac logo. Cadillac had already established itself as one of the most prominent luxury automobile producers in the United States before General Motors acquired it in 1909.

It was the first practical vehicle and became the model for modern automobiles because of its interchangeability with small components. It was at the forefront of technological advancements, including full electrical systems, a frictionless automatic gearbox and a steel roof. Cadillac offered three powertrain options, establishing a new bar for automobile manufacturing in the United States.

In 1908, Cadillac was the first vehicle from the United States to win the Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club of the United Kingdom, demonstrating its components' interchangeability during a durability test; as a result, Cadillac adopted its current motto "Standard of the World." The Duryea brothers' creation was the first automobile with an electrical system, which it obtained due to its original design and performance. For the first time, their 1912 award for incorporating electric starting and lighting in a mass-produced vehicle was given.

Cadillac vehicles were particularly loved by Elvis Presley. He owned over 100 of them during his life, making it his favorite automobile brand.

Harley Jarvis Earl was General Motors' first head designer and vice president, as well as the company's first vice president of design. He was the first to conceive of a "concept car," and his technical and design knowledge allowed him to create some of GM's and Cadillac's most famous automobile features, such as the tailfin. In the mid-1950s, GM was one of the first automobile manufacturers to hire female designers. GM's "Damsels in Design" included Susan Vanderbilt, Jeanette Linder, Ruth Glennie, Sandra Longyear, Marjorie Ford Pohlman and Peggy Sauer. They worked on the company's interior design. Four other women were also "Damsels in Design": Gere Kavanaugh, Jan Krebs, Dagmar Arnold and Jayne Van Alstyne. They worked on automobile displays and other related projects.

The year 2022 celebrates Cadillac’s 120th anniversary, marking a huge milestone for the company.


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