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The first fully automatic transmission, Hydra-Matic, was introduced by General Motors in the 1940 Oldsmobile. But by 1942, World War II halted production of new American automobiles for over three years. Despite this hiccup, it did give rise to at least one timeless classic – the Jeep. By the late 1940’s, automotive innovation was back on track with GM’s introduction of high-compression overhead valve V-8 engines.
2008 Decade Winner: 1947 Ford Convertible |
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| LaSalle 5267 Convertible |
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Submitted by: rkstogsdill
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Chevrolet |
3100 panel delivery |
1186 |
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THIS TRUCK WAS BOUGHT NEW AT A CHEVROLET DEALER IN CHATTANOOGA, TN. BY A GENTLEMAN WHO OWNED A GROCERY STORE IN RINGGOLD,GA. IT ...
Submitted by: 1937packard
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Ford |
Coupe |
924 |
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1940 Ford Coupe w/ LS! Corvette w/4L60E tranny. dyno'd at 342 hp to rear wheels. Lokar tilt stering all chrome with cruise cont...
Submitted by: skarducci
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| 1942 |
Ford |
deluxe coupe |
473 |
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Here it it! i built this car as if i were in high school .it is period correct for 1961. thats the year i graduated...but that...
Submitted by: cruzinbobby
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| 1949 |
Ford |
F 1 Pickup |
325 |
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Stock body with door handles and bumpers removed and panels filled. 302 cid Ford HO motor with 303 E roller cam, GT 40 heads, bo...
Submitted by: bluef1
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| 1940 |
Ford |
Standard |
275 |
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This is a Replica of a car raced in the wisconsin area in 1950. Won the Championship at 5 different tracks in the early 60s. The...
Submitted by: 56 pickup garage
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