By 1955 it was clear that Willys was not long for the passenger car business, but work continued on potential future models that now exist only in photographs. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Studebaker Class of 1960
Studebaker’s newfound success with the compact Lark line continued in 1960, but it wouldn’t last. Continue reading
Wallflower: The 1966-70 Ford Falcon
In the Total Performance movement at Ford in the late ’60s, the compact ’66-’70 Falcon was sent to the sidelines. Continue reading
The Car That Has Everything: 1935 Oldsmobile
Not without justification, Oldsmobile advertised its 1935 product line as “the car that has everything,” offering a sweet combination of styling, pricing, and features. Continue reading
Attack of the Clones: 1971-76 Plymouth Scamp
In 1971 came the Plymouth Scamp, almost a carbon copy of the Dodge Dart Swinger but for its Valiant front end and badging. Continue reading
Henry’s Secret 1934 Baby Ford
At one point Henry Ford planned to produce the 1933/34 Ford in two sizes, standard and petite. This is the story of the baby Ford that almost but never happened. Continue reading
World’s Fair Dreams: the 1965 Chevrolet Concours Concept
Introduced at the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair, the Concours show car clearly predicted a number of Chevrolet styling trends for the next few years. Continue reading