Why don't they make them like this anymore......
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David G. Smith
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...and got 8 miles to the gallon!! I love the old styles, but....
Mark Harris
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They actually don't. A good part of gas mileage is the design and materials of newer cars. Though I do agree they could put some more style into the designs. But then again, my last car was an Element, so what do I know about style?
David G. Smith
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Cars are not built that way any more. The construction technique now is called "Unibody" construction. The body and frame are integral and not separate pieces. The last US manufactured cars to use "Rolling chassis" design were, I think, the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Marquee. Of course, they have been discontinued.
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I Inherited One of These
I Inherited One of These
Mine was solid white with red black and silver interior, pushbutton transmission (on the left), elliptical steering wheel, and a speedometer that filled up in 5MPH segments. Just after I acquired the car, I took it out on the then-new I-45 and buried the speedometer.http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/dodge/1959-dodge-002.html
I Inherited One of These
Mine was solid white with red black and silver interior, pushbutton transmission (on the left), elliptical steering wheel, and a speedometer that filled up in 5MPH segments. Just after I acquired the car, I took it out on the then-new I-45 and buried the speedometer.http://www.remarkablecars.com/main/dodge/1959-dodge-002.html
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Late 30es to late 40es body styles where the coolest ever made IMHO.
I have this one for the summer:
41 Chevy - pretty old school hopped up - screaming inline six - about 250 hp
I have this one for the summer:
41 Chevy - pretty old school hopped up - screaming inline six - about 250 hp
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