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- Paint Color Sample Card for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Cars, "1966 Ford Corporate Colors" - Fred Rinshed and Herbert Mason formed Rinshed-Mason Company in Detroit, Michigan, in 1919. Mr. Mason previously made hunting decoys, and his decoys had developed a reputation for long-lasting paint finishes. Rinshed-Mason soon became the largest paint supplier to Detroit's booming automotive industry. In 1931, the company introduced the first metallic finish for automobiles.
- 1966
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Paint Color Sample Card for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Cars, "1966 Ford Corporate Colors"
Fred Rinshed and Herbert Mason formed Rinshed-Mason Company in Detroit, Michigan, in 1919. Mr. Mason previously made hunting decoys, and his decoys had developed a reputation for long-lasting paint finishes. Rinshed-Mason soon became the largest paint supplier to Detroit's booming automotive industry. In 1931, the company introduced the first metallic finish for automobiles.
- Sales Brochure for the Patent Motor-Wagen "Benz," Benz & Company, 1899 - German engineer Karl Benz built his original Patent-Motorwagen in 1885, widely regarded as the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. Benz's design became the basis for the world's first production automobile in 1888. By the end of the 19th century, Benz's company was building more than 500 automobiles a year. Benz merged with Daimler Motors in 1926.
- October 01, 1899
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Sales Brochure for the Patent Motor-Wagen "Benz," Benz & Company, 1899
German engineer Karl Benz built his original Patent-Motorwagen in 1885, widely regarded as the first self-propelled vehicle designed around the internal combustion engine. Benz's design became the basis for the world's first production automobile in 1888. By the end of the 19th century, Benz's company was building more than 500 automobiles a year. Benz merged with Daimler Motors in 1926.
- "Chevrolet '59" Sales Catalog, 1959 - Chevrolet introduced wider, roomier bodies and new grilles on its 1959 cars, but the most dramatic styling updates were in back. "Spread wing" tailfins and cat's-eye taillights distinguished the automaker's Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models. "Magic-Mirror" lacquer and "Safety-Master" brakes debuted for 1959. Chevrolet's calendar year sales topped 1.5 million cars, and model year production surpassed 1.4 million.
- 1959
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"Chevrolet '59" Sales Catalog, 1959
Chevrolet introduced wider, roomier bodies and new grilles on its 1959 cars, but the most dramatic styling updates were in back. "Spread wing" tailfins and cat's-eye taillights distinguished the automaker's Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala models. "Magic-Mirror" lacquer and "Safety-Master" brakes debuted for 1959. Chevrolet's calendar year sales topped 1.5 million cars, and model year production surpassed 1.4 million.
- "The Shape of Cars to Come" Sales Brochure for 1953 Aero-Willys - Willys-Overland introduced its Willys Aero line of cars for 1952. Designed by Phil Wright and engineered by Clyde Paton, the compact Aero featured unibody construction. Over its three-year run, Aero was variously available in Wing, Lark, Ace, Eagle, and Falcon models. Kaiser-Willys dropped Aero from the U.S. market after 1954, though versions were built in Brazil until 1971.
- 1953
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"The Shape of Cars to Come" Sales Brochure for 1953 Aero-Willys
Willys-Overland introduced its Willys Aero line of cars for 1952. Designed by Phil Wright and engineered by Clyde Paton, the compact Aero featured unibody construction. Over its three-year run, Aero was variously available in Wing, Lark, Ace, Eagle, and Falcon models. Kaiser-Willys dropped Aero from the U.S. market after 1954, though versions were built in Brazil until 1971.
- "Meet the Jeepster" Sales Brochure for 1948 Willys-Overland Car Company, 1948 - Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The Jeepster, produced for the 1948-1951 model years, was a somewhat more stylish and refined version of the basic jeep. Willys marketed the two-wheel-drive Jeepster as a "sports phaeton," ideal for country drives but easy to maneuver through city traffic.
- 1948
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"Meet the Jeepster" Sales Brochure for 1948 Willys-Overland Car Company, 1948
Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The Jeepster, produced for the 1948-1951 model years, was a somewhat more stylish and refined version of the basic jeep. Willys marketed the two-wheel-drive Jeepster as a "sports phaeton," ideal for country drives but easy to maneuver through city traffic.
- 1966 Toyota Sales Brochure, "There's More to Driving Than Just the Shape You're In" - In the 1960s Volkswagen's "Beetle" was the bestselling imported car in America, but it was a 1930s design. Toyota's new 1966 Corona not only looked different, it had more room, better performance, and was more comfortable. Toyota would eventually replace Volkswagen as the bestselling foreign car maker.
- 1966
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1966 Toyota Sales Brochure, "There's More to Driving Than Just the Shape You're In"
In the 1960s Volkswagen's "Beetle" was the bestselling imported car in America, but it was a 1930s design. Toyota's new 1966 Corona not only looked different, it had more room, better performance, and was more comfortable. Toyota would eventually replace Volkswagen as the bestselling foreign car maker.
- Sales Brochure for 2003 Ford Mustang, "A/X/Z-Plan Centennial Sales Celebration, 100 Years" - Purists panicked at rumors that Ford would fit its iconic pony car with front-wheel drive, but the fourth-generation Mustang debuted for 1994 with a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout. While the car looked decidedly modern, old styling cues like tribar taillights and a grille-mounted horse badge added a touch of nostalgia. The basic design had a ten-year run ending in 2004.
- 2003
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Sales Brochure for 2003 Ford Mustang, "A/X/Z-Plan Centennial Sales Celebration, 100 Years"
Purists panicked at rumors that Ford would fit its iconic pony car with front-wheel drive, but the fourth-generation Mustang debuted for 1994 with a traditional rear-wheel-drive layout. While the car looked decidedly modern, old styling cues like tribar taillights and a grille-mounted horse badge added a touch of nostalgia. The basic design had a ten-year run ending in 2004.
- 1960 Falcon Features and Specifications Familiarization Review - Like Chrysler and General Motors, Ford entered the small-car market in the 1960 model year. The six-cylinder Ford Falcon was a hit, selling 435,676 units in its first year -- more than either of Ford's crosstown rivals. This guide familiarized salespeople with the Falcon's features and specifications.
- 1960
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1960 Falcon Features and Specifications Familiarization Review
Like Chrysler and General Motors, Ford entered the small-car market in the 1960 model year. The six-cylinder Ford Falcon was a hit, selling 435,676 units in its first year -- more than either of Ford's crosstown rivals. This guide familiarized salespeople with the Falcon's features and specifications.
- Subaru Sales Brochure, "4 Wheel Drive Wagon, Now You Can Do Your Truckin' In a Car," 1977 - Japanese automaker Subaru was founded in 1953 and exported its first cars to the United States in 1968. The company became known for its horizontally opposed boxer engines and its widespread use of all-wheel drive. Subaru's outdoorsy wagons and crossovers attracted a devoted following among American car buyers.
- 1977
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Subaru Sales Brochure, "4 Wheel Drive Wagon, Now You Can Do Your Truckin' In a Car," 1977
Japanese automaker Subaru was founded in 1953 and exported its first cars to the United States in 1968. The company became known for its horizontally opposed boxer engines and its widespread use of all-wheel drive. Subaru's outdoorsy wagons and crossovers attracted a devoted following among American car buyers.
- Chevrolet Camaro 2019 - Introduced for 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro was General Motors' first entry in the sporty "pony car" segment created by the Ford Mustang. Camaro was in its sixth styling generation by 2019. Updates for the model year included revised exterior and interior styling, new wheel designs, and improved driver-assist features.
- 2019
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Chevrolet Camaro 2019
Introduced for 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro was General Motors' first entry in the sporty "pony car" segment created by the Ford Mustang. Camaro was in its sixth styling generation by 2019. Updates for the model year included revised exterior and interior styling, new wheel designs, and improved driver-assist features.