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Word: armrest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1958-1958
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...history. Now fourth, it is pushing Plymouth for third place. Among the low-priced three, the fancy Chevrolet Impala and Ford Fairlane 500 outsell less chromy models by three to one. On Ford's custom line, there is a decorative gold-anodized-aluminum strip (along with an armrest and cigarette lighter) that costs $20 extra; 76% of Ford's customers demand it on their cars. Says Ford Stylist Walker: "I fought so hard against chrome I nearly lost my job. But I was wrong, and the others were right. People can buy austerity any time they want...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AUTOS: On the Slow Road | 5/12/1958 | See Source »

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