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Henry Martyn Leland (* 16. Februar 1843 in Barton, Vermont; † 26. März 1932 in Detroit, Michigan) war ein US-amerikanischer Automobilunternehmer und Gründer der Unternehmen Cadillac und Lincoln .
Henry Martyn Leland (February 16, 1843 – March 26, 1932) was an American machinist, inventor, engineer, and automotive entrepreneur. He founded the two premier American luxury automotive marques, Cadillac and Lincoln.
Henry M. Leland, American engineer and manufacturer whose rigorous standards contributed to the development of the automobile. His automotive innovations included the V-8 engine and adoption of the electric starter. Learn more about Leland’s life and career.
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Henry Leland was a pioneer of quality manufacturing and interchangeable parts in the American automobile industry. He founded Cadillac and Lincoln, and worked with Ford and Kettering on innovations such as the electric self-starter.
16. Okt. 2019 · Learn how Henry Leland, a machine shop owner and engineer, started two American luxury car companies, Cadillac and Lincoln, and why he is largely forgotten in Detroit. Discover his contributions to automotive history, his rivalry with Henry Ford, and his legacy.
23. Sept. 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Henry M. Leland, a Vermont-born machinist who became a pioneer of the auto industry. He founded two of the most prestigious American brands, Cadillac and Lincoln, and revolutionized the concept of interchangeable parts.
30. Aug. 2023 · Umgeben von Unmengen Stahl in einer Art Wohnzimmer auf Rädern. Lange war der Cadillac das amerikanische Statussymbol schlechthin. Doch als Henry M. Leland die Firma im August 1902 gründete ...
