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Dec 2019
26m 19s

Ford vs Chevrolet - Fast and Sexy | 3

Wondery
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In the 1960s, the biggest generation of Americans of all time are reaching driving age. They want cars, and they want them to be fast and powerful, and they want them now. The best showcase for these cars is by winning races, and in the 1960s, Ford and Chevy are gunning for each other at every turn.Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy a ... Show More
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