Classic Car Picture of a 1907 Cadillac Model-G

This is a picture of a 1907 Cadillac Model-G. The quality and detail to craftsmanship is amazing. The history is cool too. It had a 4 cylinder 25 hp engine and sold for 2,000 dollars brand new in 1907. This Cadillac sold for more than twice what the average car of the day went for.

The engine cylinders were cast singly, copper water jackets, detachable combustion valve chamber. The main bearings were replaceable without removing crankshaft. It had interchangeable intake and exhaust valves operated by push rod & roller cam follower on single gear driven camshaft. For engine accessories it had a belt driven fan, water pump, and oiler; splash lubrication. The engine had three point suspension. It had clockwise cranking. The carburetor was float feed controlled by foot throttle or automatic ring-type governor; jet type carburetor made by Cadillac.

The transmission was selective sliding gear, independently attached to frame.