Big Three move to small cars with aluminum engines
The piece explains GM Rambler and Studebaker push into small cars using aluminum motors to cut operating costs and increase space. It notes Rambler and Studebaker output, Ford’s costly small car effort, and Plymouth underperforming while Chrysler faces related strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Thunderbird
Rambler
Studebaker
Studebakers
Plymouth
Chrysler
Aluminum cars and electric options reshape midcentury driving
The article argues aluminum reduces weight boosting horsepower per pound enabling economy and new styling with possible rear engines. It notes small American cars risk price competition with foreign models and previews early electric car development with limited range and night charging, targeting utility for professionals and city use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Electric Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buyers’ Corner
Bob Walsh
Observer
America
Chevrolet
Tune Up
Water St
Charles Russo
Shulman
Call Shulman
Pa. Ave
E. Warren, Pa
Simones & Cook
Huber Ave
Warren, Pa
A &B Heating & Sheet Metal Co
Papalia Brothers
Warren
Pennsylvania
Life Insurance
Albert P. Lyford P. O
Sugar Grove
Modern Woodmen OF America
Home Office
Rock Island, Ill