1956 Mercury XM Turnpike Cruiser

MODEL DETAILS: In April 1954 John Najjar, who was in charge of the Lincoln-Mercury Pre-Production Studio, made a proposal to build five concepts for a new four-passenger show car. One of these concepts was known as the Mandalay. The Mandalay formed the basis for what ultimately became the XM Turnpike Cruiser. Elwood Engel is credited …

Michigan Facts

Detroit is known as the car capital of the world. Alpena is the home of the world's largest cement plant. Rogers City boasts the world's largest limestone quarry. Elsie is the home of the world's largest registered Holstein dairy herd. Michigan is first in the United States production of peat and magnesium compounds and second …

2016 Mobility Ventures MV-1

MODEL DETAILS: The Vehicle Production Group LLC was an American automobile manufacturer. Based in Miami, Florida, it made the wheelchair-accessible MV-1 (Mobility Vehicle-1), which was built in Mishawaka, Indiana at an AM General plant. Production began in 2011. Production was temporarily halted in the summer of 2012 as VPG changed their tooling in order to …

1987 Trabant 601 Special

MODEL DETAILS: The Trabant 601 was a Trabant model produced by VEB Sachsenring in Zwickau, Saxony. It was the third generation of the model, built for the longest production time, from 1964 to 1990. As a result, it is the best-known Trabant model and often referred to simply as "the Trabant" or "the Trabi". During …

1969 AMC Ambassador SST Limousine

MODEL DETAILS: The Ambassador is a full-size automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation from 1957-1974 over eight generations, in two-and four-door sedan, two-door hardtop, station wagon and convertible body styles. When discontinued, the Ambassador nameplate had been used from 1927-1974, the longest continuously-used car nameplate until then. In 1969, the Ambassador received a …

1969 AMC Ambassador SST

MODEL DETAILS: The Ambassador is a full-size automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation from 1957-1974 over eight generations, in two-and four-door sedan, two-door hardtop, station wagon and convertible body styles. When discontinued, the Ambassador nameplate had been used from 1927-1974, the longest continuously-used car nameplate until then. In 1969, the Ambassador received a …

1968 AMC AMX

MODEL DETAILS: The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style sports car that was produced by American Motors Corporation for the 1968 through 1970 model years. The AMX was also classified as a muscle car, but it was unique among other American cars at the time due its short wheelbase. The AMX was also the only …

1968 AMC Javelin

MODEL DETAILS: The AMC Javelin is an American front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door hardtop automobile manufactured and marketed by American Motors Corporation across two generations, 1968–70 and 1971–74. WHY THIS MODEL IS FASCINATING: The Javelin debuted on 22 August 1967, for the 1968 model year, and the new models were offered for sale from 26 September 1967, …

1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

MODEL DETAILS: The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. The namesake of the "pony car" automobile segment, the Mustang was developed as a …

1965 Amphicar Model 770

MODEL DETAILS: The Amphicar Model 770 is an amphibious automobile which was launched at the 1961 New York Auto Show, manufactured in West Germany and marketed from 1961 to 1968. Production stopped in 1965. Front undersurface is slightly pointed and sharply cut away below. The wheels are set low, so that the vehicle stands well …