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Daily Archives: August 1, 2009

Ready for Take Off! Did You See That CAR!!!!

Posted on August 1, 2009 by tony

  (1) I was reading the New York Times today and came across an article talking about the history of fins on the American car in the late 1950’s.  You can find that article here:  Tailfins at Their High Point. While I’m trying not to get to swallowed up by nostalgia, I have to admit … Continue reading »

Categories: 1950's, Popular Culture, Retro, vintage | Tags: automobile industry, Fifties, Fins, Ford, Forward Look, General Motors | 2 Comments
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