1918 Cadillac Type-57 World War 1 Survivor
Mobility
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5m 4s
Trekking through the battlefront’s rough terrain and even sustaining a bullet hole traced to the Second Battle of the Marne, the service record of the 1918 Cadillac Type 57 is a testament to Cadillac's lasting legacy and involvement in U.S. military wartime efforts. Learn about the history of this particular Cadillac with Matt Anderson, curator of transportation at The Henry Ford; Casey Maxon, senior manager of heritage for the Hagerty Drivers Foundation; and Marc Lassen, owner of the 1918 Cadillac Type 57.
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