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A vehicle
of the future -- still in its formative
stage -- able to travel by land, sea,
air, and even into space on display at an
automobile show in New York City, New
York. |
Dodge introduced swivel
seats that swung out 40 degrees and
eliminated awkwardness in entering and
exiting the car, especially for women. |
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A single stick
controlled General Motors' Firebird III,
replacing steering wheel, accelerator,
and brake pedal. |
Toyota began selling
its "Toyopet" Crown in the
United States in June 1958. |
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This three-wheel Bond
Minicar went 80 miles on a gallon of gas. |
Germany's Wartburg
was designed for camping trips. |
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Ford's 1959 Galaxie
sedan resembled its 1959 Thunderbird. |
Studebaker's 1959 Lark
was built for economy and durability. |
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The Colony Park was one
of two station wagons offered by Mercury
for the 1959 model year. |
The 1959 Catalina
Vista was the cheapest full-size car in
the Pontiac line. The 4-door sedan model
is shown. |
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The Chevrolet Impala
was completely redesigned for the 1959
model year. The 4-door sport sedan is
shown. |
The DeSoto Fireflite
was redesigned for the 1959 model year,
and an electric clock became standard
equipment. The hardtop sedan is shown. |
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A number of changes
were made to the Rambler Ambassador for
the 1959 model year. The V-8, 4-door
sedan is shown. |
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