Founded in 1927, Cadillac’s junior LaSalle brand was ultimately not successful, but it produced year after year of memorable cars. Continue reading
1927: The Birth of LaSalle, Cadillac’s Companion Brand
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Category Archives: Auto History
The 1970 GTO’s Craziest Option: W-73 Exhaust Cutouts
This is the implausible but almost completely true story of Regular Production Option W-73 for the 1970 Pontiac GTO: driver-operated exhaust cutouts. Continue reading
Transformation: The 1966 Ford Fairlane
With completely new styling for 1966 the Fairlane was a Ford transformed—now it was a genuine contender in the intermediate class. Continue reading
Mistaken Identities: Model A Ford Sport Coupe and Cabriolet
The 1928-31 Ford Model A was offered in a multitude of body styles. Two that are often confused are the Sport Coupe and Cabriolet, but there are easy ways to tell them apart. Continue reading
Ford Goes Low: The 1956-64 Cow Belly Chassis
In the Motor City’s great styling push of the 1950s for longer, lower, and wider cars, Ford created the distinctive cow belly chassis. Continue reading
The Best of Everything: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Seville
For 1956, Cadillac expanded the sensational Eldorado line with a two-door pillarless hardtop called the Eldorado Seville. Continue reading
Smaller is Better: The 1978 Buick Regal
With the 1978 Regal, Buick proved it could offer traditional Buick style and comfort in a smaller and more sensible package. Continue reading