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1909 Cadillac Model 30
Ed Gocek
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The Cadillac Motor Car Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors in July 1909 and Henry Leland continued as the company's president. Cadillac's $1,400 1909 Model 30 replaced three prior model lines and was available in Touring, Demi-Tonneau and Roadster forms. Its 226.2 cu-in L-head four-cylinder makes 30hp, and is mated to a three-speed, sliding gear transmission. Options include magnetos, horns and a speedometer. |
| 1909 in Dollars and Cents |
| Median sales price of a home: $4,000 |
| Average yearly salary: $594 |
| Seven drawer sewing machine: $16.45 |
| Men's leather shoes: $6.00 |
| Clark's Pure Rye Whiskey: $5.00 / gallon |
| Nabisco Sugar Wafers: $0.10 / tin |
| First-class stamp: 2 cents |
| Text and data courtesy of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine - Nov 2005 |
