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Most Franklins were wood-framed, though the very first used an angle iron frame (1902) and, beginning in 1928, the heavier cars adopted a conventional pressed-steel frame. Lightweight aluminum was used in quantity, to the extent that Franklin was reckoned to be the largest user of aluminum in the world in the early years of the company.
A bolt (fastener) with a slotted head, used in the assembly of wood-burning stoves constructed from sheet metal. The Chevrolet Stovebolt engine, so called because the valve cover, lifter cover and timing cover, utilizes a fastener that resembles a stovebolt. A nickname for the Chevrolet Advance Design pickup trucks.
Tailfins gave a Space Age look to cars, and along with extensive use of chrome became commonplace by the end of the decade. 1950s American automobile culture has had an enduring influence on the culture of the United States, as reflected in popular music, major trends from the 1950s and mainstream acceptance of the "hot rod" culture. The American manufacturing economy switched from producing ...
The car got a somewhat longer wheelbase, and a Landaulet body style replaced the Brougham, probably very similar but with a convertible rear part of the top. New to the line was a touring car, frequently called a Convertible Runabout. Both body styles were 5-seaters. [4] [5] Three more cars were offered with the 40/45 hp engine only.
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An example would be the Ferrari 330 TRI/LM Spider that was sold for $9.25 million in 2007, which was the 1962 winner of the 24 hours classic. [16] Note that sportscar racers makes up the majority of competition cars on the main list. A car associated with a famous person adds value to its price. [17] Examples are:
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