The 1932 Light Eight was a tremendous value for depression-era car buyers, but a costly misstep for the Packard Motor Car Company. Continue reading
A Splendid Failure: The 1932 Packard Light Eight
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Category Archives: Auto History
1955: A Record Year for Oldsmobile
With advanced styling and Rocket V8 horsepower, Oldsmobile recorded its best year to date, rising to fourth in the U.S. sales charts. Continue reading
You’ve Never Seen a Dodge Like This: 1965 Monaco
The Chrysler Corporation took dead aim at the hot-selling Pontiac Grand Prix with the elegant and sporty 1965 Dodge Monaco. Continue reading
1932: Plymouth Climbs to Third
Only five years after its founding, the Plymouth division at Chrysler rose to number three in the U.S. sales charts, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading
The Pontiac Class of 1960
The 1960 Pontiacs set the stage for the GM division’s rise to the top as the youth and performance brand of the ’60s. Continue reading
The Car Designed With You in Mind: 1949 DeSoto
In 1949 DeSoto introduced its first new postwar cars, with the emphasis on comfort, practicality, and value. Continue reading
A Minor Sleeve-Valve Mystery: The 1927-28 Falcon-Knight
In 1927-28, Willys-Overland briefly offered a new, low-priced companion brand to the Willys-Knight, the Falcon-Knight. After all these years, it’s not clear exactly why. Continue reading