11 iconic rides
These vehicles, one from each decade, each changed the auto world
In 1917 Ford introduced the first major redesign of the Model T. Thanks to Henry Ford’s invention of the assembly line, the Model T became the first mass-produced automobile.
1914 Stutz Bearcat: First produced in 1912, the Bearcat became an enduring symbol of the Roaring Twenties
The 1934 Model Ford V-8 was previewed by a party of newspapermen in Detroit in December, 1933. Henry Ford and his son Edsel (right) are shown inspecting the car.
1940 Willys Quad Original Pilot Jeep: Manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, the Jeep was designed to be a simple, easy-to-fix vehicle that served as a mechanized mule.
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
1960 Volkswagen Microbus
1977 Chevrolet Corvette: Its fibreglass body was draped over crude but robust mechanicals.
Lee Iacocca, then chairman of Chrysler, introduced the front-wheel drive van sold as the Plymouth Voyager and the Dodge Caravan.
1996 Ford Explorer: Ford has sold more than 6 million Explorers since its launch in 1990.
2004 Toyota Prius: By 2007, 10 years after the hybrid vehicle was introduced, Canadians had bought at least 24,000 Toyota Prius models.JEFF CHRISTENSEN