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      When Detroit Thought Small

      After World War II, some smaller American automakers developed compact cars, designed for economy. Business coupes, like the Plymouth Deluxe, had short wheelbases, tiny greenhouses and, instead of a back seat, a space where items like salesmen’s sample cases could be stored.

      Photo: From the brochure collection of Steve Hayes