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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Hatchback and Sportabout: AMC’s Stylish, Sporty Seventies Compacts
American Motors offered two of the more stylish and capable American compacts of the seventies with the Hornet Hatchback coupe and Sportabout station wagon. Continue reading
Kaiser’s Premium Brand: The 1947-51 Frazer
Kaiser Motors launched its attack on the Motor City battling on two fronts: with the medium-priced Kaiser and the Frazer premium brand. Continue reading
Video: Saturday Night Live Presents the 1986 Adobe
In 1986, NBC’s Satuday Night Live performed a hilarious send-up of the ’80s cheap car craze with its parody commercial for the $179 Adobe. Continue reading