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Chevrolets of the 1930s
Throughout most of its history, Chevrolet has made the right moves at the right time. To follow the Stovebolt, division general manager William "Big Bill" Knudsen and GM design director Harley Earl cooked up an elegant line of Cadillac-style cars for 1929-32. The 1930-31 line comprised a single series offering roadsters for two or four passengers, a phaeton, three coupes, and two sedans. Prices were attractively low: $495-$685...
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Ford Cars of the 1930s
Seldom has Detroit seen anything to compare with the extravaganza that was unleashed when the 1937 Fords were introduced! The date was November 6, 1936, and Sales Manager William C. Cowling spared no effort in getting the new models off to a good start...
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Ford Trucks of the 1930s
Ford trucks saw many innovations -- inside and out -- in 1937. Read about Ford trucks in 1937 in this article. .. in the cargo compartment. 1937 Ford truck All 1937 pickups had a V-8 engine -- along with the appropriate badge on the side of the hood...
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Corvettes of the 1950s
June 30, 1953 the first production of Corvette in Flint Michigan. Bob Mclean designed the first Corvette. Tony Kleiber has the honor of
driving the first Corvette off the assembly line. The Corvette is the first dream-car to become a production model, and first series-production
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Ford Trucks of the 1950s
Most of the news coming out of Ford Motor Company in 1955 centered on the redesigned car line and the introduction of a new sporty personal car named Thunderbird. As for trucks, changes were kept to a minimum, with little to note besides revised grille and exterior trim pieces.
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Chevrolets of the 1950s
We here at Griffin Radiator believe that the Chevy Tri Five represents the golden age of Chevrolet. The cars manufactured in 1955, 1956, and 1957 are still considered by most to be the most recognized American cars in history. Though showcased by the Bel Air, there was also the Chevy 210, 150, and the Nomad (which was officially a two-door Bel Air station wagon). To this day, when people think of classic American cars they usually think of the Tri Five Chevys.
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Pontiac GTOs of the 1960s
The Judge by Pontiac will always be American Icon among car collectors. The GTO Judge debuted in December 1968 and offered a rear-deck spoiler, blackout grille, and decals decorated the Judge body. The GTO was the brainchild of Pontiac chief engineer, John Delorean. Street performance was something Pontiac's advertising and marketing was heavily involved in the 1960's. The Judge name was Delorean's idea that was inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car.
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Corvettes of the 1960s
The 1968 Corvette would prove to be nearly as controversial as the times themselves. The so-called "Shark" generation was a very different sort of sports car than its predecessors -- what was a dual-purpose race-and-ride machine had evolved into more of a plush and powerful boulevard cruiser. Critics would blast the initial C3 offering for its excessive styling, increased bulk, and carryover platform -- it certainly was not the substantial leap forward Corvette fans had hoped for.
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Ford Mustangs of the 1960s
The Ford Mustang was first introduced in 1964, at the World Exhibition of New York, and Americans immediately fell in love with the car. Everyone flocked to Ford showrooms, scrambling to be the first to own a Mustang. Over 22,000 Mustangs were sold on the first day! Sales reached 418,000 in the first year.
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Sunebeam Tiger
Shelby’s A.C. Cobra wasn’t the only British sports car to benefit from Ford V-8 power. The Sunbeam Tiger boasted genuine Carroll Shelby involvement, and could be regarded as a sort of “Cobra junior.�
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Chevrolet Chevelles of the 1960s
Chevrolet was starting to make competitors nervous with the introduction of the 1966 Chevelle. In the name of horsepower, smaller engine choices were dropped and the horsepower was creeping up. Notable changes were restyled body panels, a new grille and rear panel, new interior, and many other changes. The 1966 Chevelle boasted an entirely new look and feel with a more stylish roofline and the famous Chevrolet “coke bottle� shape. The 1966 Chevelle Super Sport was renamed the “SS396� to designate the new power plant and also received a pair of ornaments on the hood.
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Chevrolet Camaros of the 1960s
"Camaro has been named the Official Pace Car in the Indianapolis 500 for the second time in three years - a 50 year record! If you haven't seen the Hugger, take a hint from the guys at Indy. Maybe they know something you don't. Camaro SS has what it takes. Again this year, it'll lead the pack at Indy.
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Chevrolet Chevelles of the 1970s
The age of muscle cars peaked as the 1970s began -- and the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 helped to herald the ascent. When GM lifted its displacement ban on midsize cars, Pontiac, Olds, and Buick responded with 455-cid mills with up to 370 bhp. Chevy's retort was a 454-cid V-8 that started at 360 bhp and ended at a barbaric 450. This was the muscle car summit.
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