Bob Lutz and Classic Cadillacs Racing from Basel to Paris

The 22nd RAID Suisse-Paris begins on August 23rd as a classic car rally with this year's featured marque being CadillacCadillacUnited States of America, 1902 > present79 models
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. Former GM Head of Product Development Bob Lutz will be there when the cars set off, and GM has sent a few classic Cadillacs to take part in the rally. 

Last year a Cadillac Series 62 coupeCadillac Series 62United States of America, 1941 > 19645 series
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won the rally, and it will return this year. In addition to last year's winner there will be a 1938 four-door convertibleCadillac Series 60United States of America, 1938 > 19721 serie
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, a 1953 coupeCadillac Coupé DeVilleUnited States of America, 1949 > 19939 series
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and a 1970 convertible. During the start, Cadillac will also display its current models. 

“I am delighted to see Cadillac in a place of honor on the podium at this year’s RAID Suisse – Paris. During its 110-year history, the Cadillac brand has created many exceptional and unforgotten cars. Many of them can be seen in action in Basel, showing Cadillac’s importance in Europe and how today’s models are successfully carrying on the brand’s rich history," said Lutz. 

The cars will be on display on August 22 in Basel and begin the rally at 5pm. 

Bob Lutz has perhaps the most illustrious resume of anyone who has ever worked in the automotive industry. He started at GMGMUnited States of America, 1998 > present8 models
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in the 60s, then headed sales and marketing at BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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in the early 70s, became the head of FordFordUnited States of America, 1903 > present92 models
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of Europe in the late 70s, had various high level positions at ChryslerChryslerUnited States of America, 1925 > present70 models
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including President and Chief Operating Officer in the 80s and 90s, then went back to GM in the 2000s. He was born in Switzerland and his father was the Vice Chairman of Credit Suisse, but he moved to the US in the 40s, got his citizenship and joined the Marine Corps Reserve as a pilot.