he saw how processes had been established over many years and adapted to new products. He was used to motorsports, where a small group would create a chassis. At Zipp, because it’s a factory producing thousands of wheels instead of a few specialized cars, the process had to be broken do...
Duesenberg Oldsmobile Plymouth Studebaker Tucker 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 Rambler Cars For 1965, the Rambler Ambassador came in both hardtop and convertible models. The Ambassador 990-H Hardtop Coupe is shown here. All 1965 Ramblers were advertised as "The Sensible Spectaculars," but that...
Think Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, Packard, Studebaker, Hudson, American Motors, Kaiser, DeLorean, Checker and many others.These companies were all founded by people with extensive experience in the segment prior to startup, and still failed. It's my belief that Apple would suffer the same fate...
the brilliant industrial designer who'd created the 1932-34 "Aerodynamic" Hupmobiles. This first of many Loewy projects at South Bend produced a prominent prow-type radiator with pod headlights snugged in between it and the fenders, plus GM-style "catwalk" trim on some models. ...
The 1958 recession signaled the sharpest economic downturn during the generally prosperous era between World War II and the 1970s. Many industries were deeply affected during this time, with the automobile industry as a prime example. 1958 was the worst year for automotive workers since the industr...
Cribbing Model J and SJ nomenclature from the revered Duesenberg was a vain attempt at cachet, but the public applauded this Grand Prix, snapping up nearly 112,500 of the '69s. Sales were healthy through the end of this design generation in 1972, when just under 92,000 were retailed. Sty...
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Car Models 1935 Duesenberg Speedster-Roadster Advertisement How much horsepower does a supercharger add? By: Cherise Threewitt A larger, more-efficient supercharger is critical to helping produce the massive 650 horsepower in the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500. The TVS series 2300 creates 2.3 liters ...
Duesenberg Oldsmobile Plymouth Studebaker Tucker The 1942 Hudson Convertible featured smoother styling than earlier designs. Hudson's 1940 line was rearranged, rebodied and restyled. Though not innovative, the new look was pleasing and clean, with little side ornamentation and a trendy "prow front" ...
Duesenberg Oldsmobile Plymouth Studebaker Tucker LaSalle Cars of the 1930s The LaSalle 1934 Coupe had a weaker engine than past models (a straight eight as opposed to V-8) but compensated with slick new styling. The fast-deepening Depression forced Cadillac to adopt costcutting measures for 1931...