Nip & Tuck

As other U.S. automakers were shutting down plants last week for the changeover to 1960 models, Ford and Chevrolet were still rolling out cars in their battle for first place. For the full 1959 model year, which began last October, unofficial figures show Ford on top by some 20,000 cars. From January through July, though, Chevy is ahead by an estimated 29,000 cars. In July alone, Ford rushed ahead of Chevy, took more than 25% of the auto market.

Estimated July auto sales:

Ford 124,000

Chevrolet 110,500

Plymouth 36,500

Pontiac 35,500

Rambler 31,800

Oldsmobile 30,600

Buick 19,000

Mercury 13,800

Dodge 13,500

Cadillac 11,300

Studebaker 11,000

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