For 1950, Hudson introduced a new, lower-priced version of its successful Step-Down series and called it the Pacemaker. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
December 15, 1957: George Romney Brings Back the Rambler
This almost never happens in the auto industry, but American Motors pulled it off. For the 1958 model year, the automaker returned to production with a car it had discontinued back in 1955. Continue reading
A Jeep for the Atomic Age: The 1959 Willys Super Mule
Willys Motors proposed this novel design for a four-wheel-drive utility vehicle in 1959, but the United States military respectfully declined. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Famous 1965 GTO Tiger Commercial
For 1965, the Pontiac Motor Division used a real, live tiger to tell the GTO story. Continue reading
Video: Wally and Beaver Cleaver Introduce the 1960 Fords
Get reacquainted with brothers Wally and Beaver Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver in this charming promotional reel for the 1960 Ford line. Continue reading
Video: Dinah Shore and Pat Boone Introduce the 1959 Chevrolet
With its batwing tailfins and cat’s-eye tail lamps, the ’59 Chevrolet was arguably the most boldly styled stovebolt in history. Here are Dinah Shore and Pat Boone to sing its praises. Continue reading
What’s In a Name: Oldsmobile 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964, the numbers 4, 4, and 2 in the designation had a specific meaning, but that would soon change. Continue reading