This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2020, by the author.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
The Twenty Most Significant Automobiles that Influenced American Culture
Hi folks -- I had a nice lunch with fellow tennis player and businessman Steve Sunshine yesterday. Steve is great about bringing me back to reality, and away from the esoteric study of the past. As a result of that conversation, I have constructed a list of the 20 most significant automobiles that influenced American Culture from the beginning of the Twentieth Century to the present. If you have any additions to this list, or want to suggest other candidates for inclusion, contact me. I will follow with a write-up on each of these vehicles.
1. Curved Dash Oldsmobile
2. Ford Model T, 1908-1927
3. Ford 1932 Modified "Little Deuce Coupe"
4. Duesenberg SJ and SSJ
5. Jeep
6. Ford Mercury, 1949, chopped and customized
7. Oldsmobile Rocket 88, 1950
8. MG-TC, 1946-1949
9. Cadillac Eldorado, 1953
10. Volkswagen Bug
11. Chevrolet Corvette
12. Ford Thunderbird
13. Ford Mustang
14. Dodge Charger R/T
15. Pontiac GTO
16. BMC Mini
17. Porsche 911
18. Aston-Martin DB5
19. Nissan Skyline GTR
20. Cadillac Escalade
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