H80.35.1

Cadillac touring car, 1913. Description: Dark blue and black body with light blue pin-stripe; black leather covertible top. a: License plate: "California, Horseless Carriage, 4771." red and white. Exhibited: "Train to Plane" History Changing Gallery, March 28 - June 15, 1980 From press release: Cadillac touring cars, both durable and efficient, were the choice of many who embarked upon early tourist excursions across the country in the years before well-developed highways. This model was one of the first to incorporate electric lights and an electric starter. It was restored by the donors in the early 1970s and is one of 14 such models that remain in operation.