In January of 1964, Lincoln-Mercury rolled out a sporty performance version of the Comet called the Cyclone, and it was a decent seller from the start. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Splendid Failure: The 1932 Packard Light Eight
The 1932 Light Eight was a tremendous value for depression-era car buyers, but a costly misstep for the Packard Motor Car Company. Continue reading
1955: A Record Year for Oldsmobile
With advanced styling and Rocket V8 horsepower, Oldsmobile recorded its best year to date, rising to fourth in the U.S. sales charts. Continue reading
You’ve Never Seen a Dodge Like This: 1965 Monaco
The Chrysler Corporation took dead aim at the hot-selling Pontiac Grand Prix with the elegant and sporty 1965 Dodge Monaco. Continue reading
1932: Plymouth Climbs to Third
Only five years after its founding, the Plymouth division at Chrysler rose to number three in the U.S. sales charts, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading
The Pontiac Class of 1960
The 1960 Pontiacs set the stage for the GM division’s rise to the top as the youth and performance brand of the ’60s. Continue reading
The Car Designed With You in Mind: 1949 DeSoto
In 1949 DeSoto introduced its first new postwar cars, with the emphasis on comfort, practicality, and value. Continue reading