1913 Cadillac Model 30 Touring

The Cadillac Model Thirty was built to exacting engineering tolerances set down by company head Henry Leland, the 'Master of Precision,' and built to a tolerance of a mere thousandth of an inch, using a system of 'go' and 'not go' gauges that guaranteed absolute accuracy. Nearly every component of the Cadillac automobile was built in-house, allowing for this high degree of perfection and gauging costs precisely. The profit margin had been set at just $25 per car, rewarding the company with record sales in the new model's first year.

This Cadillac Model 30 Tourer was acquired by the late Paul Bush during the 1970s. It had previously resided in Texas-based collector Ben Roney's museum. At the time of purchase, the Model Thirty Touring retained its original interior. While in Mr. Bush's care, the car received a restoration and was used on tours. There is a rebuilt carburetor, Non-Skid tires, and Grey & Davis headlights.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022