Remember When - Page 11

carsandcycles · #**151** 09-09-2002, 11:44 AM

Groucho Marx was the Desoto, I don't remember the Danny Thomas show's sponsor but I did watch the show. And remember Pontiac was the sponsor for "I Dream of Jeanie".

vett599 · #**152** 09-09-2002, 02:17 PM

Which car had it's year written in the grill?

89s10 · #**153** 09-10-2002, 06:47 AM

that is a good one i rember in the 40 and 50s ford they had the v8 in grill what was it

DaddyCool · #**154** 09-10-2002, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vett599
Which car had it's year written in the grill?

Wasn't that the '50's Buick. They were very proud of them.

Regards,
Dave

vett599 · #**155** 09-10-2002, 12:14 PM

Yep.. it was the mid 50's Buicks.I don't remember any other
car doing that.

towtrucks · #**156** 09-17-2002, 08:09 PM

This should be an easy one.
Why was the Pontiac Fireo developed?

89s10 · #**157** 09-17-2002, 10:20 PM

was it to compete with the toyota mr2 ?

DaddyCool · #**158** 09-18-2002, 01:10 AM

I read or saw on TV that Pontiac had envisioned the Fiero to have the longivity of the VW Bug. They built it with the thought of the aftermarket body parts people turning their car into just about anything. It didn't happen to the 914 or the Fiero.

Dave

89s10 · #**159** 09-18-2002, 07:51 AM

they did a big gril own wheels

carsandcycles · #**160** 09-18-2002, 11:56 AM

I remember that the Fiero was supposed to be a compact communter car, at least that's how management got it approved for production. After the go ahead to produce, they tried to make it more sporty but with a Chevette front end and a Citation front wheel drive installed backwards, it didn't make a favorable impression with the buying public. They finally got it right in its last year of production when Chevrolet or GM pulled the plug.

rapideo · #**161** 09-18-2002, 07:15 PM

Actually, a lot was available for the Fiero. fiberglas body panels
suspension upgrades, brake upgrades,engine kits,even to installing a small block. Probally not much any more, the cars are seldom seen anymore

towtrucks · #**162** 09-18-2002, 07:52 PM

The Fiero was a test car. Remember the car had the polimar(spelling) (plastic) body panels. Those panels are now are found on Saturn, Cadillac, and many of the G.M. mini vans.

(This is the explanation from a G.M. rep)

vetteonr · #**163** 09-19-2002, 10:04 AM

Here's one for you. In the late 40's what car was offered to Ford motor company free of charge but was turned down because Ford thought in would bomb. Instead of this car, Ford produced the Edsel (talk about a stink bomb!). Any guesses?

towtrucks · #**164** 09-19-2002, 12:05 PM

The Pinto??????

vett599 · #**165** 09-19-2002, 12:21 PM

The Jeep??

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