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1953-1956 Packard Caribbean
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The 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean was built to compete in the early 1950s sports car craze. Learn more about the 1953-1956 Packard Caribbean origins.
1951-1958 Plymouth Belvedere
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The 1951-1958 Plymouth Belvedere was the low-price 1950s Plymouth model in the company's fight for sales. Learn about the Plymouth Belvedere origins.
8 Everyday Items Originally Invented for People With Disabilities
Many items enjoyed by people of all abilities were originally designed to help people with disabilities. Here are some inventions you may use every day that were originally for the disabled community.
How Pontiac Works
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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.
The Origins of the Steamship
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Steamships quickly replaced sails in the early 1800s. Learn more about the origins of steamships and the innovations that led to their creation.
How the Ford Thunderbird Works
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The Ford Thunderbird came about in 1955 as a counter to Chevrolet's Corvette. Learn about the origins and history of the Ford Thunderbird.
How Checker Cars Work
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Checker was known for making taxicabs, but it started selling civilian models, such s the Superbra, in 1959. Learn about Checker car beginnings.
How Hudson Cars Work
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An early success for the Hudson company was the low-priced four-cylinder 1919 Hudson Essex. Read about the cars of Hudson's origin in this article.
How Chrysler Works
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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."
How Kaiser Cars Work
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The Kaiser company started with its first prototype -- the 1946 K-85. Read about the K-85 and the origins of the Kaiser company.