The 1969 Lincoln Continental represented the final year for a bold design that had turned the Motor City upside down in 1961. Continue reading
Last of its Kind: The 1969 Lincoln Continental
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Category Archives: Auto History
Gordon Buehrig’s 1938 Budd Wowser: The Inside Story
Gordon Buehrig’s design vision wasn’t confined to Cords and Duesenbergs. In 1938 he created this ingenious economy car for the Budd Company called the Wowser. Continue reading
On the Move: Plymouth for 1963
After a few years of stumbles, Plymouth was back on track in 1963 with improved styling and a new emphasis on racing and performance. Continue reading
Ahoy, Polloi: The Yacht Deck Mercury Park Lane
Simulated woodgrain: Is there anything it can’t do? At Mercury in 1968, it wasn’t just for station wagons. Convertibles and hardtops could have it, too. Continue reading
More Than a Touch of Tomorrow: The 1954 Oldsmobiles
Oldsmobile declared it was reaching into the future with its larger, restyled, and more powerful 1954 lineup. Continue reading
1951 Fordomatic: Ford’s First Successful Automatic Transmission
Ford introduced the Fordomatic automatic transmission in 1951, and its sound basic design served the company well for years. Continue reading
Swing and a Miss: 1934 Baker Axleflex Front Suspension
As the automakers adopted independent front suspension in the ’30s, some of the approaches were less than optimal—for example, the Baker Axleflex system. Continue reading