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Category Archives: Auto History
The ’55 Chevy Returns: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevelle was an all-new car when it was introduced in 1964, but there were some interesting similarities to another Chevrolet from several years earlier. Continue reading
In the Shadow of the Continental Mark II: The 1956-57 Lincolns
In the collector car world today, the 1956-57 Lincolns dwell in the shadow cast by their glamorous Ford corporate cousin, the Continental Mark II, but they were fine cars in their own right. Continue reading
Another EV Too Soon: The 1959 Henney Kilowatt
Here’s another electric car that was “ahead of its time,” as some historians like to say. Around 50 years ahead of its time, it turns out. Continue reading
A Video Biograhy of Robert E. Petersen, Hot Rod Pioneer
As much as any single person, Robert E. Petersen launched the sport of hot rodding as a national movement when he created Hot Rod magazine. Here’s a brief video tribute. Continue reading
The Golden Age of the American L-Head Six
The L-head inline six was far and away the engine of choice for the U.S. automakers for several decades. Continue reading
He Drives a Duesenberg: Marketing the Magnificent Model J
The Duesenberg J was one of the most remarkable cars of the classic era, and its 1934-35 advertising campaign was remarkable as well. Continue reading