10 hp, 98.2 cu. in. horizontal single-cylinder engine, two-speed planetary transmission, solid front axle with transverse leaf spring, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and single chain drive, and dual differential-mounted brakes. Wheelbase: 74"

• Iconic Leland-era Cadillac

• High-quality restoration

• AACA Grand National Winner

• Third owner from new; single-family ownership for 60 years

By 1905, under-seat engines were becoming passé in motor car manufacturing, so Cadillac disguised the fact by mounting a dummy hood over the front axle, with vertical radiator at the front, on Models C, E and F. These were replaced for 1906 by Models K and M, which differed only in wheelbase (M was two inches longer). The K and M continued into 1907, where they were joined by Models S and T, the latter running through to the end of 1908.

The current owner’s father purchased this Cadillac in 1952 from the original owner. Stored for many years, it was believed to be a 1905 model but had been “updated” with the addition of running boards and modified by replacing the boat-tail with a box. Its new owner, the principal of a manufacturing company, embarked on a restoration. His employees, working three shifts, had the car ready in ten days to help dedicate the newly-rebuilt highway between Silver Spring and Rockville, Maryland. It was a participant in the 1953 revival Glidden Tour from Cleveland to Columbus to Dearborn, Michigan. That year it also received the Thompson Museum Trophy for the finest restoration of an antique automobile whose original company was still in production.

In 2002, the current owner entrusted it to Al Prueitt and Sons of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania for a complete and authentic restoration. It was completely rebuilt cosmetically and mechanically, including aluminum pistons for reliability. It was shown extensively during 2002, Cadillac’s centennial year, including that year’s Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance. In 2003 it received an AACA annual Grand National Award and was recognized as a Senior Grand National First Prize winner in 2004.

Driven sparingly and ready for show or tour, this is a fine example of the late single-cylinder Cadillac, the first generation of Henry Martyn Leland’s legacy.