For 1962, Studebaker once again restyled its aging product line and sent it out to do battle against the Detroit three. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing Ford’s 1960 Fastback, the Starliner
Check out this nicely produced color film presenting the fabulous new 1960 Ford Starliner. Continue reading
Downsizing the Bow Tie: 1977 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice
For 1977, big changes came to Chevrolet in the form of a much smaller car. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1934-41 Graham Supercharger
With clever engineering, Graham successfully introduced supercharging to the mid-priced field and built more supercharged cars than anyone in the 1930s. Continue reading
The Glass-Top Fords: 1954 Ford Skyliner and Mercury Sun Valley
The transparent roof panel is commonplace in the auto industry today, but it was a big deal back in 1954 when Ford Motor Co. offered the feature on the Ford Skyliner and Mercury Sun Valley. Continue reading
Video: Manufacturing the 1963 Olds Rocket V8
See the state of the art in GM engine manufacturing circa 1963 this original Oldmobile film.
Ford’s Better Idea for Station Wagons: The 1966 Magic Doorgate
To be perfectly honest, many new vehicle features are little more than gimmicks, but Ford’s two-way Magic Doorgate was a genuine advance in station wagons. Continue reading