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The 1957-1987 Pontiac Bonneville had its roots in the famous race course of the same name. Find out how the Bonneville transformed Pontiac's image.

Jack the Ripper was a brutal serial killer who haunted the West End of London in 1888. Read about Jack the Ripper and his bloody killing spree.

Chevrolet was founded in 1911 and has been GM's largest volume division since the 1920s. Learn about Chevy's history and the evolution of its cars.

Pontiac introduced its first car in 1926 and became a leader in the American car industry. Learn about Pontiac history and the evolution of its cars.

By the late 1980s the Mustang was ready for a redesign, and Ford nailed it. Find out about the 1987 Ford Mustang and its revered 5.0-liter engine.

Walter Chrysler parted with Buick to start his own company. Learn about the origins of Chrysler, and how it became one of the famous "Big Three."

For much of its life, Mercury has built cars that are upscale versions of Fords. Find out more about Mercury's origins and models like the Cougar.

In this Elvis Presley biography you can follow the King from his birth to his untimely death. Learn about the life and times of Elvis Presley.

The first Lincoln Model K offered the distinctive style and luxury that would become Lincoln's hallmark. Learn more about Lincoln's origins and cars.

Founded in 1903, Buick quickly became a leading American automaker. Learn about Buick's history, including Buick models from 1903 to the present.

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