Car Models

The 1969 Mercury Marauder was part of a long, unfortunate tradition of performance cars that stayed in production despite slow sales. The Marauder came in spite of lackluster market performance. Read more about the poorly-timed 1969 Mercury Marauder.

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"Every view is refreshingly new," boasted the sales brochure for the restyled 1960 Oldsmobile. Sounds like typical advertising hype; but this time, at least, it was basically true. Learn about this classic car, get specs and see pictures.

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The 1940s and 1950s Cadillac LaSalle concept cars gave hope for an eventual LaSalle return. But LaSalle did not survive the 1940s. Learn about the 1940s and 1950s Cadillac LaSalle concept cars.

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Dropping the respected names of Nash and Hudson led to the development of the 1960-1961 AMC/Rambler Ambassador. The car itself retained the bodyshell of older models, but styling was markedly different. Learn more about its history and specs.

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The 1940s Willys 6/66 concept car was a promising proposal for a postwar compact car. It was conjured up during World War II and was modeled after the Willys-Overland prewar Americar compact. See pictures and a profile of the 1940s Willys 6/66 concept car.

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The 1954-1966 Oldsmobile Starfire stood at the top of the Oldsmobile model lineup. The Starfire was offered as a convertible or a coupe model. Learn more about the luxurious classic Oldsmobile Starfire.

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The 1950s Willys concept cars ranged from sharp to dowdy, but their future was in South America. Like other failed automakers, Willys left behind many plans for future models. See pictures and a profile of 1950s Willys concept cars.

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Many 1940s and 1950s Kaiser-Frazer concept cars were never built due to infighting. These concept cars may have given a false sense of hope about the future of the Kaiser-Frazer company. Check out 1940s and 1950s Kaiser-Frazer concept cars and see pictures.

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The 1959 Charles Townabout concept car was an electric car in a custom VW body. But car buyers weren't quite ready to shell out the manufacturer's asking price for a small electric car. See pictures and a profile of the 1959 Charles Townabout concept car.

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The 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars were rear-engine fantasies. The drivetrain comprised of a 150-horsepower turbocharged six and four-speed manual transmission. Learn about the beautiful 1962 and 1963 Chevrolet Corvair concept cars.

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The Volkswagen Beetle is as much a social phenomenon as it is an automobile, having remained popular for decades. On this page you'll find links to articles about this little giant, from its pre-WWII origins to today's retro New Beetle models.

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The 1960s Chrysler Concept Cars included plans for the ill-fated DeSoto line. All of Chrysler's full-size cars were to be completely redesigned for 1962 in a top-to-bottom corporate overhaul. Find out more about the 1960s Chrysler concept cars and see pictures.

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The 1987-1993 Cadillac Allante was built to compete with European cars in the luxury two-seater market. The Allante lasted up until 1993 before it was discontinued. Read on about the history of the Cadillac Allante.

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The 1934 Ford DeLuxe Roadster was known for its explosive speed, and was popular among the police and crooks. A 85 bph flathead V-8 provided the performance for the DeLuxe Roadster. Learn more about this quick roadster.

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The 1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon was the rarest, heaviest, and most expensive station wagon from Buick in 1949. A total of 653 Roadmaster Estate Wagons were built. Learn more about this classic wagon.

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The 1958 Buick Limited was a failure for Buick's reentry into the luxury car market. Sales plummeted due to an economic recession. Quality control and uncorrected design flaws also hurt sales. Read more about the Buick Limited.

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The 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car could have been the first modern minivan, but Ford missed the chance to tap into the large latent market for family haulers. Check out this 1972 Ford Carousel minivan concept car profile.

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The 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car drew on Ferrari's classic barchetta designs. The chassis and powertrain were based off the mid-engine Ferrari Testarossa. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Ferrari Mythos concept car.

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The 1988 Ford Splash concept car was part dune buggy, part marketing exercise. This concept car rekindled memories of Volkswagen-based dune buggies. See pictures and a profile of the bold 1988 Ford Splash concept car.

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The otherworldly 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car took its name from a region on Mars. This concept car looked like a refugee from a futuristic race course. See pictures and a profile of the 1988 Peugeot Oxia concept car.

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The 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car was basically a set of accessories on wheels. It was aimed at younger people as a multi-purpose vehicle. See pictures and a profile of the 1989 Pontiac Stinger concept car.

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The 1988 Renault Megane concept car had European style and attitude. It had 4 sliding doors and elegants seats that resembled the ones seen on private airplanes. See pictures and a profile of the innovative 1988 Renault Megane concept car.

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A pair of 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars attempted to revive the Model J. The Model D concept was a result of their attempt to improve a legend. Learn about the 1960s and 1970s Duesenberg concept cars and see pictures.

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The 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars held great promise for the future. Chrysler lent 50 of them to 203 people between 1963 and 1966 for public test drives. Learn about the 1950s and 1960s Chrysler Turbine concept cars.

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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. The name Plainsman was most likely chosen by Beechcraft to emphasize the links between its aircraft and its odd-looking concept car. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.

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