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The Most Bizarre SCAM in American Automotive History

Long-form11:50Autos & VehiclesPublished Jun 26, 2026, 9:51 PM · 3mo ago

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Description

In 1974, thousands of people invested millions of dollars in a three-wheeled car they believed would revolutionize the automotive industry. Instead, it became one of the biggest automotive scams in American history. This is the story of the Twentieth Century Motor Car Corporation! 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Setting the Stage 3:17 Selling the Dream 5:58 Cracks Begin to Show 8:46 The Hunt for Liz Carmichael 11:20 Ending 📚 Sources & Attribution: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vsKQF6v8YM9hePvpt_M_c08bwgWXyhLbS3UySsizGWk/edit?usp=sharing #thedale #ford #chevy #generalmotors #classiccars #musclecars #1970s #1970

Details

Published: Jun 26, 2026, 9:51 PM
Length: 11:50 (710 s)
Format: Long-form
Category: Autos & Vehicles
Audio language: EN
Quality: HD
Captions: Yes
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: Yes
Video ID: XVGUB-oQZfY

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