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The Cars That Made America
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The Cars That Made America

2017-08-13 · 85 min / episode · ★ 6.6

Documentary

The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.

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Creators
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Production companies
Magilla Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Dermot MulroneyDermot MulroneySelf - Narrator
Tim MoriartyJohn Dodge
Dale Earnhardt Jr.Dale Earnhardt Jr.Self - NASCAR
Greg NutcherGreg NutcherHarry Bennett
Greg SchweersWilliam Durant
Michael FordMichael FordLouis Chevrolet
Mitchell CetukHorace Dodge
Henry StorrsHenry StorrsHenry Ford
Nate WashburnWalter Chrysler
Drew DeSimoneEdsel Ford

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