US
Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile (US) 1896 -
Established in 1896 by Ransom E. Olds. Part of General Motors since 1909. Oldsmobile became the technical leader within the GM concern after WW2. The 1949 oversquare 4.9 litre V8 'Rocket' engine was the first of its kind to appear. By 1951 the old sixes were dropped altogether. GM's X frame was standard on all models.
Plymouth
Plymouth (US)
Plymouth was founded in 1928 as Chrysler's low-priced offering. Plymouths were slightly more expensive than similar Fords and Chevrolets, but had a higher spec.
The logo is a depiction of the Mayflower ship which landed at Plymouth Rock. The name Plymouth however was derived from Plymouth Binder Twine, a brand popular throughout the USA at the time.
Studebaker
Studebaker (US) 1902-1966
Studebaker Corp, South Bend, Indiana 1902-1954
Studebaker-Packard, South Bend, Indiana 1954-1964
Studebaker Corp of Canada Ltd, Hamilton Ontario 1964-1966
