For 1963, Chevrolet shifted gears and redirected its message to the expanding youth and performance market. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Viper’s Little Brother: The 1997 Dodge Copperhead Concept
In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Continue reading
Who was Charles W. Nash?
He’s seldom mentioned today, but Charlie Nash was one of the pioneers of the U.S. auto industry and helped to found two great carmakers. Continue reading
Video: Mario Andretti Wins the 1969 Indianapolis 500
Relive Mario Andretti’s surpising victory in the Indy 500 in this original 1969 Ford color film. Continue reading
Video: Ford’s 1975 “The Closer You Look” Quality Campaign
In 1975, Ford tried to turn the page on the growing complaints of poor quality with a remarkable marketing campaign called “The Closer You Look.” Continue reading
America’s Sweetheart: the Renault Dauphine?
Strange but true: The charming but quirky Renault Dauphine was once one of the best-selling import cars in the United States. Continue reading
Fastback Flops: The 1978-80 GM Aerobacks
The 1978-80 Aeroback cars from General Motors featured fresh and distinctive styling, but American car buyers instantly turned up their noses at the unusual look. Continue reading