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- 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower - This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- 1950-1967
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1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine Used by Dwight D. Eisenhower
This massive convertible Lincoln was built for President Harry S Truman in 1950, but it is most associated with Truman's successor Dwight D. Eisenhower, who used the car from 1952 until 1960. Eisenhower added the distinctive plastic "bubble top." Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson also used this car as a spare until its retirement in 1967.
- "Meet the Jeepster" Sales Brochure for 1948 Willys-Overland Car Company, 1948 - Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The Jeepster, produced for the 1948-1951 model years, was a somewhat more stylish and refined version of the basic jeep. Willys marketed the two-wheel-drive Jeepster as a "sports phaeton," ideal for country drives but easy to maneuver through city traffic.
- 1948
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"Meet the Jeepster" Sales Brochure for 1948 Willys-Overland Car Company, 1948
Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The Jeepster, produced for the 1948-1951 model years, was a somewhat more stylish and refined version of the basic jeep. Willys marketed the two-wheel-drive Jeepster as a "sports phaeton," ideal for country drives but easy to maneuver through city traffic.
- 1940 Cadillac "62" Convertible Cabriolet - At $1,795 this was the most affordable convertible coupe available from Cadillac in 1940. With its upright vertical grille, the model marked the end of an era. In later years -- like most automobile manufacturers at the time -- Cadillac abandoned this style in favor of a more horizontal front end.
- 1981
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1940 Cadillac "62" Convertible Cabriolet
At $1,795 this was the most affordable convertible coupe available from Cadillac in 1940. With its upright vertical grille, the model marked the end of an era. In later years -- like most automobile manufacturers at the time -- Cadillac abandoned this style in favor of a more horizontal front end.
- Police Officer on Horseback Showing a Driver the "No Parking" Sign on a Lamp Post, April 1940 - Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- April 01, 1940
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Police Officer on Horseback Showing a Driver the "No Parking" Sign on a Lamp Post, April 1940
Ford Motor Company launched its Mercury line for 1939. The medium-priced car fit neatly between the basic Ford and the upmarket Lincoln. Ford promoted Mercury as a larger car that was economical to operate. The 1940 model seen here featured a 116-inch wheelbase -- four inches longer than a comparable Ford -- and fuel economy of up to 20 miles per gallon.
- 1955 Ford Thunderbird, March 1954 - Ford Motor Company introduced Thunderbird for 1955. The two-seat convertible came in response to Chevrolet's Corvette, which arrived two years earlier. Thunderbird was a personal luxury car boasting the look and V-8 power of a sports car, but with a more refined interior and a variety of power-assist options. Ford built more than 16,000 Thunderbirds in that first model year.
- March 01, 1954
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1955 Ford Thunderbird, March 1954
Ford Motor Company introduced Thunderbird for 1955. The two-seat convertible came in response to Chevrolet's Corvette, which arrived two years earlier. Thunderbird was a personal luxury car boasting the look and V-8 power of a sports car, but with a more refined interior and a variety of power-assist options. Ford built more than 16,000 Thunderbirds in that first model year.
- Hallmark "Here Comes Santa Series: Santa's Woody" Christmas Ornament, 1987 - Hallmark's long-running "Here Comes Santa" series featured jolly St. Nick using different forms of transportation. The series began in 1979 depicting Santa driving an antique car. By the time the series ended in 2003, Santa had hopped a ride on a range of vehicles, including a fire truck, golf cart, rocket, snowplow, tractor, trolley, semitruck, and a Soap Box Derby car.
- 1987
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Hallmark "Here Comes Santa Series: Santa's Woody" Christmas Ornament, 1987
Hallmark's long-running "Here Comes Santa" series featured jolly St. Nick using different forms of transportation. The series began in 1979 depicting Santa driving an antique car. By the time the series ended in 2003, Santa had hopped a ride on a range of vehicles, including a fire truck, golf cart, rocket, snowplow, tractor, trolley, semitruck, and a Soap Box Derby car.
- Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang" Christmas Ornament, 2006 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1964
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Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang" Christmas Ornament, 2006
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible - This car symbolizes 1950s America: a time of exuberance, self-confidence, excess, and self-indulgence. Cadillac designers drew on jet aircraft for ideas, from the sharp, swept-back tailfins to the front parking lights that resemble B-52 bomber air intakes. Under that jet-inspired skin is a 345 horsepower engine, air suspension, and a host of luxury options, including an automatic headlight dimmer. We are unlikely to ever see such cars again.
- 1959
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1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
This car symbolizes 1950s America: a time of exuberance, self-confidence, excess, and self-indulgence. Cadillac designers drew on jet aircraft for ideas, from the sharp, swept-back tailfins to the front parking lights that resemble B-52 bomber air intakes. Under that jet-inspired skin is a 345 horsepower engine, air suspension, and a host of luxury options, including an automatic headlight dimmer. We are unlikely to ever see such cars again.
- Lincoln Willoughby Convertible Roadster, 1935 - For 1935, Lincoln offered its Model K in four factory-built body styles. Customers could also choose from available styles by coachbuilders Brunn, LeBaron, Judkins, and Willoughby. Series 541 cars were built on a 136-inch wheelbase, while Series 301 cars measured 145 inches. Styling changes gave the 1935 models a rounder, smoother appearance. Total model year production was 1,411 cars.
- January 10, 1935
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Lincoln Willoughby Convertible Roadster, 1935
For 1935, Lincoln offered its Model K in four factory-built body styles. Customers could also choose from available styles by coachbuilders Brunn, LeBaron, Judkins, and Willoughby. Series 541 cars were built on a 136-inch wheelbase, while Series 301 cars measured 145 inches. Styling changes gave the 1935 models a rounder, smoother appearance. Total model year production was 1,411 cars.
- Advertising Poster, "Ford on the American Road," 1962-1965 - The evolution of Ford Motor Company vehicles through 1965 is illustrated in this colorful advertisement. The line starts with the 1896 Quadricycle and the 1902 "999" race car, and it includes four variants of the pivotal Model T. The Lincoln and Mercury marques are each represented with multiple cars. Later important Ford models, like Thunderbird and Mustang, finish the progression.
- 1962 - 1965
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Advertising Poster, "Ford on the American Road," 1962-1965
The evolution of Ford Motor Company vehicles through 1965 is illustrated in this colorful advertisement. The line starts with the 1896 Quadricycle and the 1902 "999" race car, and it includes four variants of the pivotal Model T. The Lincoln and Mercury marques are each represented with multiple cars. Later important Ford models, like Thunderbird and Mustang, finish the progression.