While the original two-seater Thunderbirds of 1955-57 share a similar look, there are some easy-to-spot differences that make them simple to identify by year. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
British-American-Italian Hybrid: The 1951-54 Nash-Healey
Before the Corvette, Thunderbird, and Kaiser-Darrin came the Nash-Healey, and it was quite arguably the real sports car of the lot. Continue reading
Dodge in Peace and War, 1942-46
Along with the rest of the Motor City, the Dodge Division at Chrysler went through considerable tumult in the war years of 1942-46. Continue reading
1961: The Birth of the International Scout
In November of 1960, the Willys Jeep got its first real competitor in the utility vehicle market: the International Harvester Scout 80. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: the 1952-56 Hudson Wasp
Every car enthusiast knows about the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Let’s get acquainted with its junior companion model, the Wasp. Continue reading
Packard Goes Wild: The 1952 Pan American
Packard styling took an exuberant turn in 1952 with a luxury sports car called the Pan American, but it never saw production. Continue reading
1985: Buick’s Biggest Year
In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading