Henry Ford’s groundbreaking 1932 Ford V8 had a companion model, the Model B, and it proved to be a worthy successor to the popular Model A. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Mercury Class of 1952
With a revised chassis and all-new exterior styling for 1952, Mercury aimed to provide just the right mid-priced car for middle-class Americans. Continue reading
Secrets of the 810/812 Cord V8, 1936-37
Like most everything else about the sensational Cord 810/812, its V8 engine was an original design. Let’s delve into some of its secrets. Continue reading
Try Not to Call it a Nova: The 1976-77 Chevrolet Concours
In 1976, Chevrolet introduced a luxury version of the Nova compact and rebadged it as the Concours, but the alias was dropped after just two seasons. Continue reading
Inside the Dodge 440 Magnum V8, 1967-71
With 440 cubic inches and nearly 500 lb-ft of torque, the Dodge 440 Magnum V8 was a leading player on the ’60s muscle car scene. Continue reading
Goodbye AMC Hornet, Hello 1978 Concord
For 1978, American Motors moved the compact Hornet platform upmarket, gave it a new exterior look, and created the more luxurious Concord. Continue reading
One Year Only: The 1971 Mustang Boss 351
The 1971 Boss 351 was one of the quickest Mustangs produced in its day, but it remained in the lineup for only a single year. Continue reading