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Salesmen had plenty to talk about. For the first time since their introduction to the U.S. in 1950, West Germany's beetle-backed Porsches ($3,600 to $8,000) have undergone major restyling, now have distinct front fenders, higher bumpers. Russia's Moskvitch and Volga made their U.S. sales debuts, turned out to be solid, high-fendered old-fashioned cars, clearly designed to traverse well-rutted roads. The U.S.'s Amphicar Corp. introduced its German-made, snub-nosed Amphicar, which runs on land or water, sells for under $3,000. Other cars...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AUTOS: The Impact of the Compacts | 4/25/1960 | See Source »

RUSSIAN AUTO, the Moskvitch 407, will be offered for sale in U.S. this summer for under $2,000. Four-cylinder four-seater has top speed of 70 m.p.h., claims 36 miles per gallon...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Clock, Apr. 27, 1959 | 4/27/1959 | See Source »

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