Pontiac 1950 Station Wagon Gains Popularity Nationwide
The 1950 Pontiac steel station wagon is praised for quietness, durability, and economy, offering sedan-like comfort with wagon versatility. It comes in two-color finishes with six or eight cylinder engines and optional Hydra-Drive, as dealers report strong orders and wide appeal. Willis Cobb’s Nash display in Baytown gains national Nash News recognition. Local farmers estimate pork production requires about three hours of man labor per 100 pounds.
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I. W W. Ward
Pontiac Motor Division
Pontiac
Mr. Ward
Tarragon
Willis Cobb
Baytown
Nash News
Nash
United States
Willis
Cobh Nash
Comany
Texas
Trucks Tailored to Work Demand Expand Model Range
In the United States trucks grew from 16,000 in 1919 to four million by 1938 and over eight million today, with seven million across jobs like making and selling. Manufacturers now offer nearly 400 models to fit varied tasks, with engines, springs, brakes, and bodies customized for each buyers needs.
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United States
U. S&s
Mnot
U.S
Studebaker Sets Mileage Record on Economy Run
In a 751 mile Grand Canyon economy run from Los Angeles to Death Valley and the Grand Canyon, a 1959 Studebaker Champion with overdrive achieved 26.551 mpg, the lowest fuel use of 31 cars in the field with 16 makes. The Commander and Lead Cruiser also beat the field average as all entries were stock cars. The route tested varied road and weather, with elevations from below sea level to high passes and temps from extreme cold to intense heat.
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South Bend
Ind
Studebaker
Grand Canyon
American Automobile Association
Studebikers
Los Angeles
Death Valley
Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Excise Tax On Auto Parts Rapped
Washington on March 7 Congressman George Romney told the House Ways and Means Committee that continued federal excise taxes on automotive products threaten employment in the auto industry and related sectors. He urged immediate repeal while noting postwar demand and costs make taxes a barrier to sales and jobs.
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Washington
George” Romney
Automobile 3 Manufacturers Association
House
Ways and Means Committee
Romney
Nash - Kelvinator Corporation
AMA Taxation Committee
Congress
Buick Production Hits All-Time High in February
Buick's February production set an all-time record with final figures showing about 35,800 cars built and total annual output exceeding 74,000, driven by strong Dynaflow demand. Daily Dynaflow production peaks and expanded facilities are noted as production momentum continues.
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Flint
Buick
Evan L. Wiles
Wiles
Man piloting car crosses Quinchaug River in Massachusetts
Samuel Hayden, 28, of Worcester, attempted to drive his automobile across the Quinchaug River at Southbridge Mass. The run ended when the car hit an embankment, sending Hayden into the river and leaving him with injuries. The event appears to be a reckless attempt to cross the river by vehicle and resulted in a near-fatal accident. Local authorities investigate the incident while Hayden recovers.
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Southbridge
Mass
Samuel Hayden
Worcester
Hayden
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Higginbotham Motor Co
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