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Word: moskvitch (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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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 »

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