General Motors has experimented with the El Camino theme in nearly endless ways through the years. For example, check out this proposed 1962 Chevy II-based pickup. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Spaced Out: The 1958-59 Fisher Body Advertising Campaign
If you’re into mid-century retro-futurism, here’s a special treat: Fisher Body’s 1958-59 print ad campaign, which featured some some truly spaced-out illustrations. Continue reading
The Amazing Metal Art of Rae Ripple
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
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