A colonial tax dispute that became a founding argument.
The Cadillac Sixteen is a 2003 concept car. It has a proprietary 13.6 L V16 engine. It uses a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. It references the 1930s Cadillac V-16. It weighs about 5,005 lb. It influenced later models including the Celestiq.
The first-generation Ford Thunderbird (1955–1957) is a two-seat convertible — Ford’s first since 1938 — developed in response to the 1953 Motorama Corvette display. Dubbed 'a personal car of distinction', it prioritised driver comfort over speed and established the personal luxury car segment in the US. Built on existing Ford components with body-on-frame construction, it sold 16,155 units in 1955 — vastly outpacing the Corvette. Its design inspired the German Auto Union 1000 Sp. It remained the only two-seat Thunderbird until 2002.
The AMC AMX is a two-seat GT-style muscle car produced by American Motors Corporation from 1968 through 1970. It was one of only two American-built two-seaters and competed directly with the Chevrolet Corvette at a significantly lower price. Based on the Javelin but with a shorter wheelbase and no rear seat, it was styled as a coupe with fixed rear quarter windows. It featured AMC V8 engines in 290, 343, or 390 cubic inch displacements. After three model years, the two-seat version was discontinued, though the AMX name continued on high-performance Javelin models. Its name originated from the 'American Motors experimental' designation used on 1966 concept vehicles.
The 1966 Ford Bronco is Ford’s first SUV. It launched as a compact, off-road vehicle using its own chassis. It was built at Ford’s Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
The GMC Syclone is a 1991 high-performance compact pickup based on the GMC Sonoma. Built by GMC and Production Automotive Services (PAS), it featured a 4.3L turbocharged V6, 4L60 automatic transmission, BorgWarner 4472 AWD transfer case (35/65 torque split), Mitsubishi turbo, Garrett intercooler, and 4-wheel ABS. At launch, it was the fastest stock pickup in the world—and its acceleration outperformed the Chevrolet Corvette and Ferrari 348 ts. It established that AWD and forced induction could coexist in a production truck without sacrificing usability. It did not offer a manual, nor did it prioritise ride comfort or cabin isolation. Its legacy is mechanical audacity, not longevity or luxury.