August 24, 2004

Today in Automotive History 1945

Today in Automotive History

1945 Last Cadillac Tank

The last Cadillac-built M-24 tank was produced on this day, ending the company's World War II effort. Civilian auto production virtually ceased after the attack on Pearl Harbor, as the U.S. automotive industry turned to war production. Between 1940 and 1945, automotive firms made almost $29 billion worth of military materials, including jeeps, trucks, machine guns, carbines, tanks, helmets, and aerial bombs.

Posted by Quality Weenie at August 24, 2004 08:52 AM
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