The Cars That Made America

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The visionary titans who pioneered the U.S. automobile industry and transformed the country; archival footage and interviews with race car drivers and experts re-create the epic journey, from the early days to the glory days, of the muscle car.

Part 1

S1 E1

Young visionaries wage battle for control of the fledgling industry; Henry Ford, William Durant, Walter Chrysler and the Dodge brothers revolutionize transportation, while paving the way for the largest and most influential corporate empires.

Part 2

S1 E2

The automobile begins to transform the United States; cities and towns change to suit the automobile; the middle class grows due to the booming manufacturing sector; the Big Three dominates the industry while the battle to be number one heats up.

Part 3

S1 E3

After World War II, Americans move to the suburbs, fueling demand for new cars and leading to the golden age of the American automobile; car companies create the muscle car, even as external influences threaten to bring the industry to its knees.