Car Industry Expects Strong 1963 Year
Roy Abernathy of American Motors forecasts 1963 will be one of the best years for the auto industry. He cites record sales momentum from late 1962, rising disposable income, and the growing role of the compact car. He notes that 1963 domestic and foreign-built car sales could approach 7 million, with strong retail demand and continued shift toward compact models.
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American Motors Corp
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US Bureau of the Census
Chrysler to Build Pace Cars for Indianapolis Race
Chrysler announces plans to produce pace car versions of the Chrysler 300 to be showcased in dealers in mid January. The convertibles and two door hardtops will replicate the Indianapolis Memorial Day 500 mile pace car, with front bucket seats and a center console including a compass. Strong Life Indianapolis race branding planned on the pl via compartment door and chrome exterior trim. Standard engine is a 383 cubic inch V8 with 360 horsepower option.
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Chrysler Motors Corp
Chrysler-Plymouth
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Startling Inscriptions Found On California License Plates
SAN PEDRO California motor vehicle officials uncovered a license with a striking inscription reading You 1um Mrs Tarsis Harris and noting plates made at Folsom Prison. Office manager Russell Mayfield offered a bemused explanation about a prank as two regular plates accompanied by a third, more insolent plate were found during inspection of a package destined for a motorist.
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Tarsis Harris
al Department of Mator Vehicles
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