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- "Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907 - Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal <em>Motor Age</em> was present too.
- 1907-1908
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"Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907
Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal Motor Age was present too.
- Detroit Auto Dealers Association Eighteenth Annual Automotive Show Program, March 1919 - Detroit's 1919 auto show was staged at the large Crosstown Garage Building on Woodward Avenue. The garage was decorated for the event with illuminated crystals and a multi-color fountain surrounded by an Italian-inspired balustrade. Some 350 cars and trucks filled the show's 50,000 square feet. Admission was 50 cents, plus a five-cent war tax.
- 01 March 1919-08 March 1919
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Detroit Auto Dealers Association Eighteenth Annual Automotive Show Program, March 1919
Detroit's 1919 auto show was staged at the large Crosstown Garage Building on Woodward Avenue. The garage was decorated for the event with illuminated crystals and a multi-color fountain surrounded by an Italian-inspired balustrade. Some 350 cars and trucks filled the show's 50,000 square feet. Admission was 50 cents, plus a five-cent war tax.
- "Laugh Book" from Detroit Auto Show, February 1907 -
- 11 February 1907-16 February 1907
- Collections - Artifact
"Laugh Book" from Detroit Auto Show, February 1907
- Bronco Dune Buster at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966 - Ford introduced the Bronco for 1966. It competed against similar compact four-wheel-drive models like the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Harvester Scout. Ford had "King of Kustomizers" George Barris build the Bronco Dune Buster for the auto show circuit. Though Barris's Bronco featured luxury appointments well beyond the spartan production version, it helped promote Ford's new off-roader.
- 1966
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Bronco Dune Buster at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966
Ford introduced the Bronco for 1966. It competed against similar compact four-wheel-drive models like the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Harvester Scout. Ford had "King of Kustomizers" George Barris build the Bronco Dune Buster for the auto show circuit. Though Barris's Bronco featured luxury appointments well beyond the spartan production version, it helped promote Ford's new off-roader.
- Interior of the Bronco Dune Buster at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966 - Ford introduced the Bronco for 1966. It competed against similar compact four-wheel-drive models like the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Harvester Scout. Ford had "King of Kustomizers" George Barris build the Bronco Dune Buster for the auto show circuit. Though Barris's Bronco featured luxury appointments well beyond the spartan production version, it helped promote Ford's new off-roader.
- 1966
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Interior of the Bronco Dune Buster at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966
Ford introduced the Bronco for 1966. It competed against similar compact four-wheel-drive models like the Jeep CJ-5 and the International Harvester Scout. Ford had "King of Kustomizers" George Barris build the Bronco Dune Buster for the auto show circuit. Though Barris's Bronco featured luxury appointments well beyond the spartan production version, it helped promote Ford's new off-roader.
- Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.
- 1966
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Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.
- Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.
- 1966
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Prototype of the Jeep Super Wagoneer at the Detroit Auto Show, 1966
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. The company introduced the Jeep Wagoneer for 1963. It was the first four-door, four-wheel-drive family wagon. The luxury Super Wagoneer joined Jeep's lineup for 1966. The first-generation Wagoneer remained in production for 20 years.