The Lagonda V-12, the American Bantam and the MG Midget are just a few examples of the exciting cars to surface in the 1930s. View photos and read histories of these and other '40s models.
The 1932-1936 Stutz DV32 featured an exotic and complex engine with 32-valve head as well as a stylish body. Although its mechanics are complicated, with parts hard to find, it's still very well-respected. Learn more about this collectible car. See more »
The 1932 Hudson Greater Eight Standard Special Coupe entered the market at the height of the Great Depression. Despite its compelling features, prevailing economic conditions made for slow sales. Learn more about these handsomely styled cars.
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The 1932-1934 Auburn Twelve was the least expensive V-12 ever at $975 for the Standard coupe and $1275 for the top-of-the-line Custom Speedster. Unfortunately, its value didn't impress a public wanting economy cars. Learn more about this classic car.
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The years of the Great Depression were desperate times. In those circumstances, Franklin, the plucky little carmaker from Syracuse, New York, produced about 200 air-cooled V-12s, then quietly passed away. Read about the 1932-1934 Franklin V-12 cars.
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The 1932-1935 Graham Blue Streak was a trend setter for the American auto industry during the Depression-era. Its cutting-edge design and performance made the Blue Streak one of the most popular cars at the time. Learn more about the Graham Blue Streak.
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The 1932-1936 Stutz DV32 featured an exotic and complex engine with 32-valve head as well as a stylish body. Although its mechanics are complicated, with parts hard to find, it's still very well-respected. Learn more about this collectible car.
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With only 300 built, the 1932-1936 Stutz SV16 is a rare collectible car made more desirable with mechanical complexity. What it lacks in speed, it makes up for in appearance. Learn more about Stutz SV16.
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The 1932-1938 Pierce-Arrow Twelve are considered to be the greatest cars made during the Depression. It featured a V-12 engine that was capable of producing 175 horsepower. Keep reading to learn about Pierce Arrow.
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The 1933 Chrysler Imperial Custom Phaeton is considered to be among the company's most beautiful creations. The stunningly handsome Phaeton had power as well as looks, topping out at nearly 100 miles per hour. Read more about this classic car.
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The machines produced by Louis Delage, including the 1933 Delage D8S Sports Coupe, exuded tasteful flair and quality. It was a luxurious passenger car that handled more like a sports car. Learn more about this collectible car.
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The Duesenberg J was the most powerful American car before World War II. Its 420-cid straight eight with dual-overhead cams and four valves per cylinder put out 265 horsepower. Check out this magnificent early-century racing machine.
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The restored Hupmobile K-321 Convertible Coupe in this article is one of just five models known to exist. Its curvy styling and powerful features made it one of the most popular cars in the Hupmobile line. Read more about the K-321 in this article.
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The 1933 Willys Model 77 Coupe, the car that would provide the power for the first jeep and a basis for dragsters, began from a desperate attempt to beat bankruptcy. Learn about the light, quick, compact, maneuverable 1933 Willys Model 77 Coupe.
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The 1933-1937 Bentley 3 1/2 Litre offered great elegance and style along with good performance for the time. It featured a modified Rolls-Royce 20/25 engine and an entirely new chassis. Learn more about this classic car.
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The 1934-1937 Chrysler Airflows were revolutionary in that they were aerodynamic, but they were not a success for Chrysler. This was one of the first cars that was styled with aerodynamics in mind. Learn more here.
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The 1934-1937 Chrysler/DeSoto Airflow was a revolutionary styling sensation, but unfortunately failed to sell. It was a failure so complete that it would cast a pall over Chrysler Corporation design for the next 20 years. Read about the Airflow.
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The 1934-1937 Terraplane Open Models were a series of exciting sports cars with excellent performance and styling. Learn about how their styling and construction changed during these three years.
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The 1934-1939 Alfa Romeo 6C2300 offered a wide variety of body styles. Although not as fast, the 6C2300 was more civilized than the firm's contemporary eight-cylinder monster. See pictures and get detailed specs for the 1934-1939 Alfa Romeo 6C2300.
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The 1935 Duesenberg Speedster-Roadster was a custom car for the Maharajah Holkar of India. The speedster sported a concealed top, built-in license plate holder, dual fuel tanks and single-bar bumpers. Learn more about this classic car.
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The streamlined 1935 Fiat 508 S MM was meant for racing and inspired by the Italian race Mille Miglia. The engine utilized Zenith downdraft carburetion that was capable of producing 36 horsepower at 4400 rpm. Learn about the 1935 Fiat S MM.
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The 1935-1936 Auburn Supercharged 851/852 line offered the most breathtakingly beautiful automobiles of all time. Supercharged Auburns were identified by an outside exhaust on the left side of the hood. Learn more about this classic car.
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