While most early American automobiles were open or convertible types, such as this touring model, dirt roads and poor conditions made winter driving unpleasant if not impossible.  In 1910 Cadillac begin shifting it model lineup toward closed or solid-roofed vehicles.  That, combined with its reputation for quality and value, led to demand surpassing factory production.  This 1910 model was a long-time fixture in the showroom of the St. Louis-area Lindburg Cadillac dealerships.