Car Models

Kings, tycoons, Popes and movie stars rode in Isotta Fraschinis. The Flying Star Roadster sold for an exorbitant $20,000, but it could top 80 mph, almost unheard of at the time.

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The 1964 Pontiac GTO has been called the pioneer of muscle cars. The stiff handling and low gas mileage did little to sway the opinions of car enthusiasts with a love of power. Read about the 1964 Pontiac GTO and view a great photo in this article.

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The 1954 Chrysler GS-1 Special Coupe was a limited production car with an inspired design. It managed to break free from the reality of manufacturing capabilities and production economics. Read about the 1954 Chrysler GS-1 Special Coupe.

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The 1935-1936 Plymouth models were a solid success that advanced style and engineering of cars for the common man. A stronger chassis and revised suspension system improved the overall ride and handling of the '35 Plymouth. Learn more about these Plymouths.

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The 1939 Chevrolet lineup included the Master 85 and Master DeLuxe series station wagons. These cars were the most expensive cars Chevy produced for the 1939 line of cars. Get detailed information on these distinctive Chevy models.

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The 1953 Paxton Phoenix Convertible Coupe had unique features like a power-retractable top. It also featured a fiberglass body and chrome bumpers that kept the overall weight under 2,200 pounds. Learn more about this car's design and engineering.

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The 1956-1968 Renault Dauphine enjoyed a long successful run. The original name of this car was to be "Corvette" but Chevrolet beat Renault to the punch. Get valuable design and engineering details for Renault's appealing sedan.

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The 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible was the glamor queen of the 1954 Ford lineup. Ball-joint front suspension was incorporated into the design of the Sunliner for improved ride and handling. Learn about the 1954 Ford Crestline Sunliner convertible.

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Studebaker had its best years with the Commander and Champion in 1950 and 1951. The styling was intended to be the new look for cars. It failed to start a new trend, but sales remained high. Learn about the bullet-nose Studebakers and see their specifications.

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The 1950 Mercury offered plenty of customized features inside and out from the roof coverings to the seats. The color-coordinated seats and special trim matched the exterior theme of the car. Check out the beautiful 1950 Mercury.

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The 1964-1967 Chevrolet El Camino was popular with consumers due to its abundance of options. The V-8 series of engines featured a 220 horsepower four-barrel carburetor with dual-exhaust. See the evolution of the 1964-1967 Chevrolet El Camino.

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Plymouth's 1955 vehicles represented a welcome change from previous years' designs. The chassis was stretched to 115 inches and featured upgraded shock absorbers and rear springs. Learn about the 1955 Plymouth and see photos.

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The 1940 Packard One Eighty served as the basis for the Darrin Victoria roadster. The car carried a 356-cubic-inch L-head straight-eight engine that produced 160 horsepower. Learn more about the 1940 Packard One Eighty and its custom version.

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The 1971-1980 Ford Pinto was a marketing success however it faced a fire controversy during its run. The car was designed to compete with the growing Japanese subcompact class of cars. Learn all about the history of the 1971-1980 Ford Pinto.

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The 1949 Plymouth "woodie" wagon sold worse than the Suburban station wagon even though it got a head start in sales. The higher maintenance of the wood-bodied design was part of the reason why this model sold so poorly. See the 1949 Plymouth wagon.

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The Chevrolet Cavalier proved that America could compete with the imports reporting top sales numbers each year. The Cavalier design was the first to be used in all of the GM divisions, although, it was a bust for Cadillac. Learn about the Chevy Cavalier.

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The Chevrolet Monte Carlo debuted in 1970. It was built as a personal-luxury car, but grew into much more. The greatest achievement came when the Monte Carlo became NASCAR's winningest stock cars ever. Follow the Monte Carlo from 1970 to 1996.

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The Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Chevelle represent five decades of mainstay Chevys. These cars satisfied buyers who needed a basic midsize-car as well as those who wanted pure speed. Check out these Malibu and Chevelle profiles and pictures.

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The Chevrolet Nova was one of the most successful compact cars of all time. Debuting in 1962, the Nova rescued Chevy's compact car division after the public rejected the Corvair. Learn about every Chevy Nova model and see pictures, prices and more.

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The Chevrolet Impala is one of America's most-enduring automotive nameplates. In this article, you'll learn about the genesis and evolution of this iconic badge and why it outlasted so many others.

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The Porsche 928 was a prospective replacement for the rear-engine Porsche 911. Some critics dubbed it the world's best performance car. Learn why the great front-engine 928 never met that potential.

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Introduced in 1965, the Porsche 911 has been wowing car lovers for decades. Trace this fantastic car's history, plus find links to more great info about other Porsche cars.

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The Porsche 924 Porsche 944 and Porsche 968 were Porsche's ideal front-engine sports cars. Each version of this front-engine Porsche had its own look. Learn how Porsche's front-engine adventure began with the 924 in the late 1970s.

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Stutz formed in 1912 and quickly earned a reputation for fast race-worthy cars. Stutz introduced America to an early form of the sports car. Learn how they made the switch to consumer cars and why.

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Cord produced cars for only 10 years, but they are deemed to be some of the best ever built. The man behind it all was Errett Lobban Cord. Read about the Cord company and its cars in this article.

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