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The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.
Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers, William Durant and Walter Chrysler risk their livelihoods as they fight to bring a revolution in transportation to the masses. Their struggle laid the groundwork for some of the largest corporate empires in American history.
In just two short decades, the car has begun to transform America. The country is in the process of being paved, and from coast to coast cities and towns are changing to suit the automobile. The middle class is growing thanks to the booming manufacturing sector, made possible by the advent of mass production–and it’s all fueling an American obsession with cars and the newfound freedom of the road. The entire industry is now dominated by just three companies–Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler–known simply as The Big Three. But as The Big Three become larger and more powerful, the battle to be number one heats up.
In the aftermath of WWII, America is moving to the suburbs, fueling a huge demand for new cars. But The Big Three spent the war building weapons and vehicles for the Allies, and haven't made a new car in years. It's a race to give new American consumers what they want, and the result is the Golden Age of the American automobile. The youth of the 50's and 60's want speed and fun, and The Big Three battle each other to give it to them, creating the all-American muscle car. But, as they do, external influences threaten to bring the industry to its knees.
Self - Narrator
John Dodge
Self - NASCAR
Harry Bennett
William Durant
Louis Chevrolet
Horace Dodge
Henry Ford
Across the US, millions of project cars lay unfinished up on blocks or under tarps. Dan Brockett, Shea Seefeldt and Aaron Parker are on a mission to rescue those broken cars. And they won't just finish them, but they'll redeem them. These guys have about a week to get them across the finish line, whether it's on a track, down a dragstrip or up a mountain.
James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.
This series tells the inside story behind the extraordinary transformation of Renault Group. In a sector that tends to operates behind closed doors, Renault is offering a unique insight into its design process and manufacturing secrets as well as taking us backstage at F1. An adventure marked by difficulty and failure, as well as success, seen through the eyes of employees.
Walter Chrysler
Edsel Ford
