While the brand was not long for this world in 1959, DeSoto unveiled a remarkably forward-looking concept vehicle, the hydrogen-powered Cella I. Continue reading
Fuel Cell Dreams: The 1959 DeSoto Cella I
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Category Archives: Auto History
Motordom’s Masterpiece: Cadillac for 1958
With characteristic Cadillac swagger, the GM luxury brand described its 1958 edition as “Motordom’s Masterpiece.” Continue reading
1949: Hudson’s Greatest Postwar Year
In 1949, the Hudson Motor Car Company celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it also recorded its best-selling year of the postwar era. Continue reading
Emergency Room Engineering: 1962 Chevy II
For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life.
1939: An Oldsmobile for Everybody
In 1939, the Oldsmobile division at General Motors added a third, low-priced model to its lineup, declaring that now there was “an Oldsmobile for everybody.” Continue reading
Second-Generation Ponyfish: The 1967 Plymouth Barracuda
For 1967, Plymouth introduced a new Barracuda, with plans to take a bigger bite out of the pony car market. Continue reading
Desperate Times, Desperate Measures: The 1933 Willys 77
As the USA sank into the worst economic depression in history, Toledo automaker Willys-Overland very nearly went out of business. The product that kept it afloat, barely, was the unlikely Willys 77. Continue reading