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Moving into the 1940s, sharp edges and square corners gave way to a more rounded
look as manufacturers became aware of the benefits of aerodynamic design

 A blue ribbon-winning 1939 Buick with custom body built in Folkstone, England

1940 Packard

A rare 1941 Cadillac "Woody"                                      

Bob poses beside one of his all-time favorite cars, a 1941 Lincoln Continental

   1941 Packard Clipper, still reluctant to abandon that trademark vertical grille

1941 Pontiac "Woody"

1946 Lincoln Continental                                            

1947 Cadillac

                                                1947 Ford "Woody"

Plymouth's "Woody" offering for 1947

1949 Buick                                                          

1949 Chrysler Town & Country

                                                         The Chrysler's ornate dash

The Chrysler insignia

Lovely models drew spectators away from the cars as they showcased a variety of fashions

Rare vehicles from Europe

        This circa 1910 British Austin was having a little trouble getting started

Hmmm...maybe this is the problem

A French Renault from around 1910                                   

The Renault's unconventional engine

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