Rae Ripple is easily one of the most creative and original metal artists working today, and automobiles are just part of her repertoire. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Collossal LeTourneau Land Trains
In the 1950s, R.G. LeTourneau Inc. built a series of gigantic vehicles to haul cargo in in the far reaches of Alaska and Canada. Continue reading
Packard’s Stand-Alone Brand: The 1956 Clipper
For reasons that don’t make complete sense today, in 1956 Packard spun off its junior Clipper product line as a separate, stand-alone brand. Continue reading
Ranchero Revival: The 1979-82 Ford Durango
The 1979-82 Ford Durango pickup wasn’t an official Ford Motor Company product, but it did extend the automaker’s Ranchero theme for a few more years. Continue reading
Lee Iacocca’s Simple Machine: The 1970 Ford Maverick
Introduced on April 17, 1969, the 1970 Ford Maverick was marketed as “The Simple Machine.” Continue reading
Secrets of the 1957-61 Chevy Turboglide
While the Chevrolet Turboglide was ultimately a dead end, it was an essential step in automatic transmission development at General Motors. Continue reading
Video: 1970 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside
The legendary A.J. Foyt collected one of his seven NASCAR victories at the 1970 Motor Trend 500 in Riverside, California. Continue reading