Founded by Edsel Ford in 1939, the Mercury brand celebrated its best year in 1978, and then soldiered on for another 32 years despite steadily falling sales. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing the 1986 Camaros
Meet the full lineup of 1986 Camaros in this original Chevrolet dealer video. Continue reading
Balance: A 1935 Chevrolet Film
See how a fascinating variety of vehicles compare to the well-rounded 1935 Chevrolet in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading
The Next Look in Cars: 1950-51 Aero Nose Studebaker
Studebaker predicted that its 1950-51 Aero Nose models were the future of automotive styling, but the trend stuck for only two short years. Continue reading
Target 200: A 1964 Ford GT Film
Before there were Shelby and Miles, there were Roy Lunn and John Wyer, the original developers of the Ford GT. This rare film details the first year of the historic program. Continue reading
The Eventful 1960 Frontenac
For a single year in 1960, Canadian motorists had their very own version of the new Ford Falcon, and it was named after one of their nation’s early leaders. Continue reading
The 1960 Scandal That Nearly Took Down the Chrysler Corporation
It’s been said that just like the proverbial cat, Chrysler has led nine lives. The carmaker surely gave up a few of them in the 1960-62 debacle. Continue reading