Henry Leland founded Cadillac in 1902, naming his company after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the former Louisiana territory governor who established the city of Detroit in 1701. Cadillac became the first automaker to build a car with an enclosed passenger cabin in 1910, and evolved into GM’s premier brand as the auto industry flourished during the 20th Century. Cadillac made its mark producing luxurious cars like the Eldorado, Fleetwood, and Calais, but the Escalade completely redefined what an
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