Stuff About Classic Cars;)

I don't know how I got on the mailing list for Eaton Detroit Springs, but they sent this, thought it was interesting tidbits about Classic cars
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How Well Do You Know These Classic Car Makes?
We make springs for thousands of applications spanning manufacturers throughout history! Each one has their own unique story to tell, and just to scratch the surface, here’s a fun fact about over forty different makes:

1. Allstate - The Allstate brand was actually created by Sears, Roebuck and Company as a way to sell cars through their catalog in the 1950s, but the cars themselves were actually made by the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation.
   
   
2. American Motors - The AMC Gremlin, produced by American Motors in the 1970s, was originally going to be called the "Hornet X," but the company decided to go with the Gremlin name instead.
   
   
3. Bricklin - The Bricklin SV-1, produced in the mid-1970s, was one of the first cars to feature gull-wing doors, but the doors were notoriously heavy and difficult to open and close.
   
   
4. Buick - The Buick LeSabre was the last American car to feature tailfins, but the fins were actually added as an afterthought to improve the car's aerodynamics.
   
   
5. Cadillac - The Cadillac V-16, produced in the 1930s, was so expensive that only the wealthiest people in the world could afford it, and some models even came with a built-in bar and cocktail shaker.
   
   
6. Chevrolet - The Chevrolet Corvette, introduced in 1953, was originally going to be called the "Opel," but the name was changed to Corvette at the last minute, after a type of small, fast warship.
   
   
7. Chevrolet Truck - The Chevrolet Silverado, one of the most popular pickup trucks in the United States, is named after a ghost town in New Mexico.
   
   
8. Chrysler - The Chrysler Airflow, introduced in 1934, was a revolutionary car that featured advanced aerodynamics, but it was a commercial failure and nearly bankrupted the company.
   
   
9. Daimler - The Daimler SP250, produced in the 1960s, was known as the "Dart" in the United States, but it was actually marketed as the "Sports" in the UK because of trademark issues.
   
   
10. DeSoto - The DeSoto Adventurer II, introduced in 1955, was a concept car that featured a number of advanced features, including a push-button transmission and a retractable roof, but it was never produced.
    
    
11. Dodge - The Dodge Charger was featured in the 1970s television show "The Dukes of Hazzard," but the show's producers actually used several different Chargers, all with different modifications and paint jobs.
    
    
12. Dodge Truck - The Dodge Power Wagon, produced from 1945 to 1981, was originally designed for military use, but it became popular with farmers, ranchers, and construction workers after the war.
    
    
13. Dual Ghia - The Dual Ghia was a luxury car produced in the 1950s that was known for its high price tag and exclusive clientele, which included celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin.
    
    
14. Edsel - The Edsel was a car produced by Ford in the late 1950s that was named after Henry Ford's son, but it was a commercial failure and is now remembered as one of the biggest flops in automotive history.
    
    
15. Ford - The Ford Model T, produced from 1908 to 1927, was known as the "Tin Lizzie" and was one of the first cars to be mass-produced on an assembly line.
    
    
16. Ford Truck - The Ford F-Series pickup truck has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for over 40 years, but the original F-1 model only had a 3-speed manual transmission.
    
    
17. GMC - The GMC Syclone, produced in the early 1990s, was a pickup truck that was actually faster than many sports cars of the time, with a 0-60 mph time of just 4.3 seconds.
    
    
18. Honda - The Honda CR-X, produced in the 1980s, was a two-seat sports car that was known for its fuel efficiency, with some models getting up to 50 miles per gallon.
    
    
19. Hudson - The Hudson Hornet was a car produced in the 1950s that was known for its racing success, and was driven by NASCAR legend Herb Thomas, but it was also one of the first cars to feature air conditioning as a factory option.
    
    
20. Hudson Truck - The Hudson Wasp, produced in the 1950s, was a pickup truck that was known for its distinctive styling, which included a "step-down" design that made it easier to get in and out of the cab.
    
    
21. Hummer - The Hummer H1, produced from 1992 to 2006, was originally designed as a military vehicle, but it became popular with civilians as well, despite its low fuel economy and high price tag.
    
    
22. International - The International Harvester Scout, produced in the 1960s and 1970s, was one of the first SUVs and was known for its durability and off-road capabilities, but it was also one of the first vehicles to use fiberglass body panels.
    
    
23. Jeep - The Jeep Wrangler, originally introduced as the Jeep CJ in 1944, is one of the most iconic and recognizable vehicles in the world, but it was originally designed for military use and was not intended for civilian use.
    
    
24. Kaiser Darrin - The Kaiser Darrin, produced in the 1950s, was one of the first cars to feature a fiberglass body, but it was also one of the first cars to have sliding doors instead of traditional doors that opened outward.
    
    
25. Kaiser-Frazer - The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation was founded in 1945 by Henry J. Kaiser, a prominent industrialist, and Joseph W. Frazer, a former president of General Motors, but the company went bankrupt in 1951 after several years of financial losses.
    
    
26. LaSalle - The LaSalle was a luxury car brand produced by General Motors from 1927 to 1940, and was known for its distinctive styling and advanced engineering, but it was also one of the first cars to use hydraulic brakes.
    
    
27. Lincoln - The Lincoln Continental, introduced in 1939, was one of the most luxurious cars of its time, and was used as the presidential limousine by several U.S. presidents, but it was also one of the first cars to feature power windows.
    
    
28. Mahindra - The Mahindra Roxor is a compact off-road vehicle that is built in India and sold in the United States, but it is actually classified as a "side-by-side" vehicle, which means it is not street legal in many states.
    
    
29. Mercury - The Mercury Comet, introduced in 1960, was a compact car that was known for its affordability and fuel efficiency, but it was also one of the first cars to use a unibody construction instead of a traditional body-on-frame design.
    
    
30. MG - The MG T-Series, produced from 1936 to 1955, were small sports cars that were known for their racing success, but they were also one of the first cars to feature rack-and-pinion steering.
    
    
31. Nash - The Nash Metropolitan, produced in the 1950s, was a compact car that was marketed towards women and city drivers, but it was also one of the first cars to feature a folding rear seat, which increased cargo space.
    
    
32. Nissan - The Nissan Figaro, produced in the 1990s, was a retro-styled car that was only sold in Japan, but it became popular with collectors in other parts of the world.
    
    
33. Oldsmobile - The Oldsmobile Jetfire, produced in the early 1960s, was one of the first cars to feature a turbocharged engine, but it was also one of the first cars to have a water-injection system to prevent engine knock.
    
    
34. Plymouth - The Plymouth Superbird, produced in the early 1970s, was a highly modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner that featured a massive rear spoiler and a nose cone to improve aerodynamics.
    
    
35. Plymouth Truck - The Plymouth Trailduster, produced in the 1970s, was a full-size SUV that was similar to the Dodge Ramcharger, but it was also one of the first SUVs to offer a four-speed manual transmission.
    
    
36. Pontiac - The Pontiac Aztek, produced in the early 2000s, was one of the most controversial cars of its time, with many people criticizing its unusual styling and lack of practicality.
    
    
37. Rambler - The Rambler American, produced from 1958 to 1969, was a compact car that was known for its fuel efficiency and practicality, but it was also one of the first cars to use a single-unit construction instead of separate body and chassis components.
    
    
38. Sterling - The Sterling brand was a short-lived luxury car brand that was owned by the Rover Group, a British car company, but it was also one of the first brands to offer a GPS navigation system as a standard feature.
    
    
39. Studebaker - The Studebaker Avanti, introduced in 1962, was a sports car that was designed by famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy, but it was also one of the first cars to feature front disc brakes as a standard feature.
    
    
40. Studebaker Truck - The Studebaker Champ, produced from 1960 to 1964, was a pickup truck that was known for its innovative design and advanced engineering, but it was also one of the first trucks to feature an automatic transmission as a standard feature.
    
    
41. Toyota - The Toyota Mega Cruiser, produced in the 1990s, was a large SUV that was originally designed for military use, but it was also sold to civilians in limited numbers.
    
    
42. Triumph - The Triumph TR7, produced from 1975 to 1981, was a sports car that was known for its angular styling and controversial design, which some people loved and others hated.
    
    
43. Willys - The Willys Aero, produced in the 1950s, was a car that was known for its unusual styling and advanced engineering, but it was also one of the first cars to use an overhead camshaft engine design.