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The end of World War I saw the rise in the economic power of the United States due to its active trade, growing industry, and support of the Allied nations in the war. Its supplying of agricultural and manufactured goods to the Allied nations greatly boosted its economy, while the economies of Germany, France, and Great Britain suffered from major decreases in export trade activity and from ...
Pages in category "1920s cars" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 222 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
During the 1920s, advertisements for Mercedes-Benz emphasized their "star" hood ornament as representing the "world-famous product of the oldest automobile works in the world" and as the ultimate symbol of luxury. [6] A market developed supplying accessories to those who wanted to add an ornament or car mascot to their automobile. [7]
Introduced in 1920, the L series would continue to be produced after the bankruptcy of Lincoln in 1922 and its purchase by Ford Motor Company. It was an alternative to various top level luxury vehicles to include the Mercedes-Benz 630 , Rolls-Royce Phantom I , Renault Type MC , Packard Twin Six , and Cadillac Type 61 .
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By the late 1920s, GM felt that there were excessive gaps in this ladder. President Alfred P. Sloan devised the companion makes in order to fill those gaps. The companion makes were also intended to increase the sales of their respective divisions by selling cars that cost less to produce. The program is generally considered a failure.
The car's wheelbase was varied between 1918 120 in (3,048 mm) and 1926 when the car was available in either short 120 in (3,048 mm) or long 127 in (3,226 mm) wheelbases. [ 3 ] Studebaker's EK Big Six was popular with rum runners , for its large size and ability to reach up to 80 mph (130 km/h); its C$3000 price was not a deterrent.
1920s cars (10 C, 222 P) M. Military vehicles introduced in the 1920s (26 P) Motorcycles introduced in the 1920s (30 P) S. 1920s ships (11 C)