The Z-Car and the Sand Dollar: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Datsun In the mid-20th century, the American automotive landscape was a kingdom ruled by Detroit. It was a world of chrome bumpers, V8 thunder, and planned obsolescence. To the average American consumer in the 1950s and 60s, cars built outside of Michigan were…
The Diamond in the Desert In the sprawling, competitive landscape of the American automotive industry, few brands have a history as turbulent, innovative, and ultimately triumphant as Nissan. From its origins as a renegade Japanese upstart to its current status as a global powerhouse, Nissan’s story is one of engineering ingenuity, daring marketing, and an…
. Here are the top 12 selling vehicles in the United States for the year 1973, listed in order from number 1-12, along with their auto manufacturers, model/type of vehicle, average retail price, and approximate sales figures: Ford F-Series (Pickup Truck) Chevrolet Impala (Full-Size Car) Plymouth Duster (Compact Car) Chevrolet Silverado (Pickup Truck) Toyota Corolla…
. Here are the top 12 selling vehicles in the United States for the year 1974, listed in order from number 1-12, along with their manufacturers, average retail prices, and estimated sales figures: Ford F-Series (Pickup Truck) Chevrolet C/K Series (Pickup Truck) Plymouth Duster (Compact) Chevrolet Nova (Compact) Ford Maverick (Compact) Chevrolet Impala (Full-Size) Volkswagen…