While other automakers shunned the term “assembled car,” Cole embraced the concept with a series of high-quality automobiles, including one of the first V8s. Continue reading
The Standardized Car: 1909-25 Cole
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Category Archives: Auto History
First in its Class: The 1949-56 Packard Ultramatic Transmission
A company known for its powerful engineering capabilities, Packard introduced its own automatic transmission in 1949. Continue reading
A New Kind of Power: The 1954 Mercury
There was more than meets the eye in the 1954 Mercury. Let’s explore the noteworthy changes. Continue reading
Plymouth Tries For Style: The 1951 Belvedere
In 1951, Plymouth joined the Motor City’s pillarless hardtop craze with the otherwise extremely conservative Cranbrook Belvedere. Continue reading
Saturn Returns: The 1969 Thunderbird Saturn II Concept
For 1969, the Saturn II concept was rolled out to continue the Thunderbird Saturn story at car shows across the USA. Continue reading
1938: The Raymond Loewy Era Begins at Studebaker
Studebaker’s 20-year association with Raymond Loewy and Associates began with the striking 1938 models. Continue reading
The Final Chapter: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado shook up the automotive world when it was introduced in 1966, but few even noticed when it was discontinued in 1992. Continue reading