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- 1978 Dodge Omni Sedan - This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. <em>Motor Trend</em> magazine named them "Car of the Year."
- 1978
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1978 Dodge Omni Sedan
This little car was a reaction to the high gasoline prices brought on by the 1973 Arab oil embargo and the new fuel economy standards passed by Congress in 1975. It, and its twin the Plymouth Horizon, were the first American cars to adopt a front-wheel-drive, hatchback configuration that was common in Europe. Motor Trend magazine named them "Car of the Year."
- 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower - This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950-1967
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1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower
This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan - Chrysler joined the trend for "slab side" styling with its 1949 models. The new look removed running boards and separate front fenders, and it projected a fresh postwar image. The New Yorker, introduced in 1939, was among Chrysler's higher-end models. This 1950 example has "Prestomatic Fluid Drive," a semi-automatic transmission that eliminated much -- but not all -- clutch pedal use.
- 1950
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1950 Chrysler New Yorker Sedan
Chrysler joined the trend for "slab side" styling with its 1949 models. The new look removed running boards and separate front fenders, and it projected a fresh postwar image. The New Yorker, introduced in 1939, was among Chrysler's higher-end models. This 1950 example has "Prestomatic Fluid Drive," a semi-automatic transmission that eliminated much -- but not all -- clutch pedal use.
- 1928 Ford Model A Sedan - Hector Quevedo Abarzua grew up in Chile admiring Henry Ford. Abarzua collected three Model A Fords and used the best parts from each to create this sedan. In October 1992, he and his son Hugo set out with the car on a 22,000-mile drive from Punta Arenas to Henry Ford Museum, arriving in December 1994 and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- 1928
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1928 Ford Model A Sedan
Hector Quevedo Abarzua grew up in Chile admiring Henry Ford. Abarzua collected three Model A Fords and used the best parts from each to create this sedan. In October 1992, he and his son Hugo set out with the car on a 22,000-mile drive from Punta Arenas to Henry Ford Museum, arriving in December 1994 and fulfilling a lifelong dream.
- 1950 Buick Roadmaster Sedan - The Roadmaster, introduced in 1936, became Buick's premier model, with a larger engine and a finer interior. "Venti-Ports" -- the rectangular holes on the hood -- debuted for 1949. Though they served no practical purpose, they suggested exhaust ports on a fighter plane and quickly became a Buick trademark. Initially, Roadmasters boasted four Venti-Ports per side while lesser Buicks had just three.
- 1950
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1950 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
The Roadmaster, introduced in 1936, became Buick's premier model, with a larger engine and a finer interior. "Venti-Ports" -- the rectangular holes on the hood -- debuted for 1949. Though they served no practical purpose, they suggested exhaust ports on a fighter plane and quickly became a Buick trademark. Initially, Roadmasters boasted four Venti-Ports per side while lesser Buicks had just three.
- 1926 Nash Sedan - Nash Motors Company was established in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1916 and developed a line of successful cars and trucks. They were quality vehicles distinguished by a number of innovations over the years. This 1926 Model 264 Advanced Six sedan includes a floor-mounted heating vent in the rear compartment. Nash merged with Hudson to form American Motors Corporation in 1954.
- 1926
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1926 Nash Sedan
Nash Motors Company was established in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 1916 and developed a line of successful cars and trucks. They were quality vehicles distinguished by a number of innovations over the years. This 1926 Model 264 Advanced Six sedan includes a floor-mounted heating vent in the rear compartment. Nash merged with Hudson to form American Motors Corporation in 1954.
- 1989 Honda Accord DX Sedan - Honda introduced its Accord in 1976 as a compact car. It was economical, well-built, and fun to drive. Over the years Accords got bigger, and by 1989 they could accommodate families. In 1989 Accord became the first Japanese nameplate to become the bestselling car in the United States. Ironically, many Accords, including this one, were built at Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio.
- 1989
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1989 Honda Accord DX Sedan
Honda introduced its Accord in 1976 as a compact car. It was economical, well-built, and fun to drive. Over the years Accords got bigger, and by 1989 they could accommodate families. In 1989 Accord became the first Japanese nameplate to become the bestselling car in the United States. Ironically, many Accords, including this one, were built at Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio.
- 1929 Chevrolet International Sedan - The big improvement to Chevrolet's 1929 models was the reintroduction of a six-cylinder engine. The "stove bolt six" -- so named for the engine's quarter-inch bolts similar to those used in woodstoves -- was Chevrolet's first six-cylinder with overhead valves. Chevy advertised the car as "a six in the price range of the four," and the larger engine prompted Ford to introduce its V-8 for 1932.
- 1929
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1929 Chevrolet International Sedan
The big improvement to Chevrolet's 1929 models was the reintroduction of a six-cylinder engine. The "stove bolt six" -- so named for the engine's quarter-inch bolts similar to those used in woodstoves -- was Chevrolet's first six-cylinder with overhead valves. Chevy advertised the car as "a six in the price range of the four," and the larger engine prompted Ford to introduce its V-8 for 1932.
- 1983 Honda Accord LX Sedan. On Loan from Honda of America Manufacturing., Inc. - For decades, most Americans thought small cars were cheap and should be cheap. In the 1980s, the Honda Accord challenged that attitude. It was similar in price to the Chevrolet Impala, which was three feet longer with twice the horsepower. But the Honda was well built and reliable and included extras like air conditioning, cruise control, a cassette tape player, and a rear window defroster. Sales steadily increased.
- 1983
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1983 Honda Accord LX Sedan. On Loan from Honda of America Manufacturing., Inc.
For decades, most Americans thought small cars were cheap and should be cheap. In the 1980s, the Honda Accord challenged that attitude. It was similar in price to the Chevrolet Impala, which was three feet longer with twice the horsepower. But the Honda was well built and reliable and included extras like air conditioning, cruise control, a cassette tape player, and a rear window defroster. Sales steadily increased.
- 1942 Ford V-8 Super DeLuxe Fordor Sedan, Personal Car of Henry Ford - This was Henry Ford's personal car and the last vehicle to hold that distinction. Ford equipped the car with a two-way radio to enable communication while in transit. After World War II, he had the vehicle updated with parts from the 1946 model. On the last day of his life, Ford rode in this sedan on a tour through Dearborn.
- 1942
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1942 Ford V-8 Super DeLuxe Fordor Sedan, Personal Car of Henry Ford
This was Henry Ford's personal car and the last vehicle to hold that distinction. Ford equipped the car with a two-way radio to enable communication while in transit. After World War II, he had the vehicle updated with parts from the 1946 model. On the last day of his life, Ford rode in this sedan on a tour through Dearborn.