French-Italian designer Pierre Cardin found worldwide fame with his exuberant approach to women’s fashion, but the skills didn’t necessarily cross over to the automotive world. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
False Luxury: The 1977-80 Lincoln Versailles
The mid-sized Lincoln Versailles offered luxury features at a luxury price, but luxury-car buyers were not persuaded. Continue reading
Motor City Landmarks: The Goodyear Auto Production Signs
Between 1964 and 2002, a series of giant Goodyear billboards updated Detroit commuters every day on the health and fortunes of the city’s auto industry. Continue reading
Change By Design: A 1973 Ford Film
The business of automotive design was undergoing tremendous change in the 1970s. This 1973 Ford Motor Company film explores some of the challenges. Continue reading
The Car That Created Henry Ford: Secrets of the 1903 Model A
Before Henry Ford could put America on wheels, first he had to learn how to produce automobiles at a profit. With the 1903 Model A, he found his formula for success. Continue reading
New Day at Studebaker: the 1939 Champion
Intended to serve as a junior model, the Champion set the course for the Studebaker Corporation for years to come. Continue reading
Get Shorty: Cadillac’s Oddball 1961-63 Short Deck Sedans
No, it’s not a Photoshop or an optical illusion. From 1961 through 1963, Cadillac really did build a limited number of four-door sedans with oddly shortened rear ends. Continue reading