Faced with a competitive disadvantage in 1962, Ford made a bold end run around the NASCAR rulebook, and it worked—but for only one race. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Riding On Air: The 1959 Ford Levacar Mach I
Here’s one of the craziest and cutest experimental prototypes from Ford engineering in the Fifties, the Levacar Mach I. Continue reading
Station Wagon Dreams: The 1958 Plymouth Cabana
Finally, a dream car for the whole family. Let’s take a closer look at the 1958 Plymouth Cabana station wagon. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
In 1961, the Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling convertible in the USA. Seeing it in action here, it might not be difficult to see why. Continue reading
One Last Look at the Forward Look: Chrysler For 1961
Chrysler Corporation design chief Virgil Exner was a style leader of the Motor City with his dramatic Forward Look theme, and it reached its finale with the 1961 Chryslers. Continue reading
The Magic Touch: A 1953 Chevrolet Film
Here’s an up-close look at the 1953 Chevrolet in a nicely done factory dealer film. Continue reading
Who Killed the Corvair?
According to popular lore, consumer advocate Ralph Nader put the Corvair out of business. But Nader didn’t do it. So who or what did? We could say it was an inside job. Continue reading