Cruise-O-Matic: Part Ten

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The 1910's

 

1911 American Motor Co. American "30" Underslung

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Goodrich 1916

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1918 Haynes Coupe & Sedan

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The 1920's

 

 

1920 Franklin

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Buffalo Specialty Company 1924

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1929 Viking

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The 1930's

 

 

1931 Chevrolet Six

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Delco 1937

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1939 Pontiac

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The 1940's

 

 

1940 GMC

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1942 Ford Super Deluxe

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1948 Chrysler Town and Country

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The 1950's

 

 

1950 Fitzjohn Duraliners

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Howard Zink 1954

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1959 Oldsmobile 98

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The 1960's

 

 

1960 Dodge Dart

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1966 Mercury Colony Park

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Ronson 1968

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The 1970's

 

 

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

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1973 Jeep

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1979 Chevrolet Berlinetta

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The 1980's

 

 

1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI

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1985 Buick Riviera

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1989 GMC Safari

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[circlew]

We had a couple neighbors with '59 Oldsmobiles. Ruth Seibert had a Ninety-Eight in silver, and the Bates family had a Dynamic 88 station wagon in black.

The Johnston's at the corner had a '60 Dodge Dart in dark green.

My neighbor girl Carol had a Chevelle SS in lime green metallic that was either a '70 or '71.

My cousin Mike had a Camaro Berlinetta in light blue, but I think it was a '78.

 

[whitewhiskers]

Strange Ad Promoting Continued Use of Lead in Gasoline

New York Times, September 8, 1970, Page 33

 

[kenwashesmonday]

Wow, that ad from Ethl Corp is a real load of crap!

 

[whitewhiskers]

Edsel Ad Sept. 25, 1957 Shifter on the steering wheel

 

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Chrysler Royal 1970

Did this model ever make it to production?

 

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Chrysler

My neighbors the Wilsons had either a '71 or '72 Chrysler Newport, and I believe it was part of the Royal series. I'll try to remember to ask her about that the next time I talk to her.

 

[kenwashesmonday]

There was a Chrysler Royal in my neighborhood when I was a kid. It may have been a step below the Newport, but it was still a Chrysler.

Anyone remember the Cadillac Calais? It was like a DeVille with hand-cranked windows.

 

[pulltostart]

Reply #70

I believe the 1958 Edsel was the only year for the pushbutton transmission selector, located in the steering wheel hub.  The 1959 models used the more-conventional column shifter.  I suspect the later arrangement was less expensive and, as Edsels didn't sell like Ford was hoping, was an easy way to save money on what was to become a losing cause.

 

lawrence

 

[supersuds]

There were 44,496 Chrysler Newport Royals made in 1971, according to this article, which has a picture of one still in existence. The author doesn’t think too highly of it.

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cur...al-chryslers-deadly-sin-6-the-fuselage-years/

 

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1953

This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is for sale. My paternal grandfather had one of these.

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[whitewhiskers]

Ford Falcon Linus Lucy Peanuts 1962

 

[ea56]

1938 Chevrolet Promo Film

While I was perusing on You Tube today I came across this Jam Handy promo film on the new 1938 Chevrolet. Boy have things ever changed in the last 85 years as far as promo films to attract potential customers. It’s kind of interesting if you like old cars from the 30”s.

Eddie