Cadillac History 1912

1912 CADILLAC

Same as 1911 except

Basic price increased to $1800.
Bodies
- Demi-tonneau and Foredoor Touring replaced by Phaeton.
- Coupe accommodates extra passenger on folding seat.
- The only fully enclosed standard four cylinder Limo.
- Open bodies of steel, closed bodies of aluminum.
- Full set of doors on all body styles.
- Hoods once again louvered.
- Running board dust shields cover frame and running board brackets.
- Exterior trim Nickel plated.
- Electric side lights have external wiring.
- All controls inside except brake lever on open bodies.
Chassis: Brake drum diameter increased to 17 in.
Drive line: No significant change.
Engine
- New carburetor, made by Cadillac to C. F. Johnson patents.
- Delco 6/24 volt starting -- lighting -- twin ignition system.

1912 Cadillac Touring courtesy of Doug Heym

I. D. DATA

If serial numbers were used they were on the plate on dash (with engine no.) Engine numbers were stamped on top surface of crankcase -- in front of and to the left of number one (front) cylinder. Starting: 61001. Ending: 75000.

Doors	Name	Seating	Price
4	Touring	5	1800
4	Phaeton	4	1800
4	Torpedo	4	1900
2	Roadster	2	1800
4	Limousine	7	3250
2	Coupe	4	2250

ENGINE

Description	Vertical, in-line, L-head. Four cylinder. Individual cast iron cylinders, copper water jacket
Bore & Stroke	4-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.
Displacement	286.3 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower	40 plus. A.L.A.M. H.P.: 32.4
Main bearings	Five
Valve lifters	Mechanical - push rod - roller cam followers
Carburetor	float feed; Made by Cadillac to C. F. Johnson patents

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	116 in.
Front/Rear Tread	56 in. (61 opt)
Tires	36 x 4

TECHNICAL

Transmission	Selective, sliding gear transmission
Speeds	3 Forward and one Reverse
Steering position	Right hand drive, controls to right
Clutch	Leather faced cone clutch
Drive	Shaft drive
Axle	Full floating rear axle
Differential	bevel drive, bevel gear differential
Overall ratio	3.92:1 (Phaeton & Torpedo 3.66‘0 Roadster 3.43:1)
Brakes	Mech. brakes on two wheels -- service / foot / contracting -- emerg./lever/expanding
Wheels	Wood artillery wheels, 10 & 12 spoke, quick detachable rims
Wheel size	28 in.
Optional Final drive ratios	3.05:1, 3.43:1, 3.66:1

OPTIONS

Front bumper	$18.00
Clock	$15.00
Seat covers	$32.00 - 50.00
Mohair tops	$60.00 - 90.00
Windshield	$35.00 - 40.00
Trunk rack	$10.00
Kamlee No. 1000 trunk	$30.00
Demountable rims	$25.00
Electric horn	$25.00
Power tire pump	$35.00
Handy lamp	$2.00

HISTORICAL

Introduced September, 1911.
Innovations: Electric starting-ignition-lighting system.
Model year sales: 13995.
Model year production: 13995.
The president and general manager was Henry Leland.

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