The Chevy Nomad shares remarkably little with the rest of the 1955-57 Chevy passenger-car line. Here’s what makes it special. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Mermaid’s Tale: Bill Stroppe’s Wild ’57 Mercury Roadster
The Mermaid, Bill Stroppe’s far-out ’57 Mercury roadster, was built for one purpose: to go fast in a straight line on the sand at Daytona Beach. Continue reading
Five Quirky Features of the Ford Flathead V8
The Ford flathead V8 is one of the most familiar engines of the automotive world, but there are a few lesser-known features that are worth a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds
Get up close and personal with the 1980 Pontiac Firebirds—Esprit, Formula, and Trans-Am—in this nicely done factory-to-dealer marketing film. Continue reading
The Disaster That Shook the Motor City: The 1953 Hydra-Matic Fire
The 1953 Hydra-Matic fire in Livonia, Michigan forever changed the way the Motor City’s carmakers do business. Continue reading
Video: The 1953 Buick Milton Berle Show
Join Milton Berle and the cast of his popular TV show as Mr. Television sings the praises of the 1953 Buick. Continue reading
Video: Performance-Testing The 1966 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice
Here’s a factory test of the 1966 Chevrolet full-sized cars that features a drag race with Chevy’s leading competitors. Continue reading