In the 1960s, a Corvair with a V8 engine swap was a dream combination for car enthusiasts. At one point even the factory got into the act with this nifty 1965 prototype. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Backward Buick: A Reverse-Induction Nailhead V8
This Buick Nailhead V8 with a reverse-flow induction system has been delighting and baffling the internet for several years now. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
The Death of the Edsel
T.S. Eliot predicted that the world might end “Not with a bang but a whimper.” That’s a fair description of how the Edsel finished up its unfortunate three-year career. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
Join us for a detailed look at Pontiac’s all-new, Euro-flavored 1973 Grand Am in this original factory sales film. Continue reading
Great Moments in Badge Engineering: The 2011-14 Lancia Thema
Looks like an all-American Chrysler 300, doesn’t it? Nope. Through the magic of badge engineering, this is an Italian luxury sedan, the 2011-14 Lancia Thema. Continue reading
Pickup Truck Dreams: The 1988 GMC Centaur Concept
In 1988, General Motors took a look down the road at the possible pickup truck of the future and came up with this interesting but not terribly accurate prediction: the GMC Centaur. Continue reading
Detroit: A 1951 Ford Motor Company Film
Here’s a 1951 love letter to the city of Detroit from the Ford Motor Company in the form of a seven-minute color film. Continue reading