For 1978, American Motors moved the compact Hornet platform upmarket, gave it a new exterior look, and created the more luxurious Concord. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
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
1974: The Last Pontiac GTO (For a While)
In 1974, Pontiac produced its last GTO. Or so it seemed at the time, but the muscle car concept was briefly resurrected 30 years later.
Paradigm Shift: Pontiac for 1955
Pontiac came to market in 1955 with an all-new car that offered genuine appeal to a broader and younger audience. Continue reading
Chevy’s Mightiest Small-Block V8: the 1964-65 375 HP L84
The most powerful of the first-generation small-block Chevy V8s was the L84 available in 1964-65 Corvettes, boasting 327 cubic inches and 375 horsepower. Let’s dig into the details. Continue reading
The Plymouth Class of 1956
For 1956, Plymouth introduced a fresh take on the sensational Forward Look design theme of 1955 called Flight Sweep styling. Now with fins! Continue reading
Supercharged! The 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
To maintain the Golden Hawk’s standing as one of the hotter cars on the road, in 1957 Studebaker added a McCulloch supercharger to the 289 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading