1960s Timeline

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Sep 28, 2021

TV: Arness of Gunsmoke to Host CBS Special

Sept. 28, 1961 - James Arness will check his guns, doff his United States marshal's badge, and turn television host for an hour-long...

Sep 28, 2021

Chrysler Rolls Out Sports Car Models for '62

Sept. 28, 1961 - The popular sports-car theme is receiving full play from the Chrysler Corporation, which has added a 2-door hardtop to...

Sep 27, 2021

Dodge Rolls out the Polara Sports Car for '62

Sept. 27, 1961 - The Polara is Dodge's entry in the medium-priced sports-car field for 1962. It has a 305-horsepower V-8 engine. The...

Sep 25, 2021

Chrysler Rolls Out 1962 Imperial

Sept. 25, 1961 - The top entry of the Chrysler Corporation's varied 1962 line is the Imperial. It is the longest mass-produced car turned...

Sep 25, 2021

Chevrolet Rolls Out Corvair and Chevy II for 1962

Sept. 25, 1961 - Chevrolet presented three of its 1962 models today: the small, 6-cylinder, rear-engine Corvair; the new, medium-sized...

Sep 18, 2021

New Style for 1962 Mercury Comet

Sept. 18, 1961 - Next year's model of the Mercury Comet has revised rear-end styling. Two sets of twin taillights have been added, and...