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Top 10 Underappreciated All-American Cars And Trucks
popularmechanics.com — Many of the most important vehicles built in the United States since the end of World War II —cars that defined new style, pioneered new technology or just plain kept companies going—are overlooked to this day. The innovations implemented by these cars and trucks seemed at the time so minor that few realized they were, in fact, revolutionary. So, th
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- Newsdude, on 07/04/2008, -0/+14wasn't to happy to see the VW rabbit there, because the title says "All American" but good article
- alllo, on 07/04/2008, -0/+10Yeaah lots of innovations and inventions were not appreciated in a propper way... not only cars
- skewl, on 07/04/2008, -0/+9Some of the best pieces of eye candy are the concept cars. Designers are encouraged to think freely and design accordingly, without worrying if it'll play in Peoria, like the bean counters fret.
- digitalmoto, on 07/04/2008, -0/+8The 1955 Chrysler 300 was indeed america's first muscle car....beautiful car by any standard.
- bamafun, on 07/04/2008, -0/+7great list .... although you can tell I'm a girl - I hadn't heard of half of those lol =)
- Raphyy, on 07/04/2008, -0/+7What was the VW rabbit doing there ? Great article...
- RavagesOfTime, on 07/04/2008, -0/+7Honestly, I've always had an appreciate for a Taurus. The car seems almost ubiquitous, so I don't really see how it could be underappreciated.
- Odenized, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4Got to love the Oldsmobile "Rocket." That thing is beautiful in all senses of the word!
- PMG2007, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4I would like to add the 81 Ford LTD
- RegularJohn, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4The Ford Falcon and Dodge D-100 are truly masterful cars. Marvelous pieces of engineering, that sadly didn't saw the recognition they deserved. Pity, but the connoisseurs will always know their true value.
- ToeCracker, on 07/04/2008, -0/+6Perhaps these group of cars will become collector's items in years to come?
- pirlok, on 07/04/2008, -0/+41955 Chrysler 300 looks really cool!
- lsfloyd, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4I like the 1973 Dodge D-100 Club Cab pick-up.
- andyboyd, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4My fave is the 1973 Dodge D-100
- Natitude, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3Very excited to see the ford Taurus on there. Had one of those myself and it was a pretty good car.
- Babblin5, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3And isn't it amazing how some of these got better gas mileage than today's models? =)
- jeddjohnson, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3When i saw the Ford Taurus was number 1, I nearly squirted my coffee out my nose. Driving those is just asking for being joked on.
- sogeshirts, on 07/04/2008, -0/+4I know nothing about cars but this appears to be a solid list.
- AmyVernon, on 07/04/2008, -0/+3i've been loving everything out of popular mechanics these days. they're done some really cool stuff lately, and this was fun to read...
- juliehardman, on 07/05/2008, -0/+2Japanese cars are the way to go! Better on gas, sporty and reliable. Did I also mention that they keep their value and don't rust like some of the cars listed in this article!
- aircool00, on 07/07/2008, -0/+1FORD TARUS is the first one I know a dug that has had like every model ever made. I don't know why he does it
- jupaneanu, on 07/10/2008, -0/+1Not a big fan of American autos, but good article
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