The 1970 El Gato concept was developed as a racier version of the Cougar, but meanwhile, the Mercury product planners were sending the production Cougar in an entirely different direction. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Hell Freezes Over: Henry Ford Introduces a Six, 1941
For 1941, Henry Ford surprised the car industry when he introduced an inline six to sell right alongside his successful and popular V8 models. Continue reading
The Real Star of American Graffiti: Milner’s ’32 Ford Coupe
The yellow coupe that starred in the 1973 film American Graffiti isn’t the nicest Deuce hot rod ever built, but it may well be the most beloved. Continue reading
Kaiser-Frazer Lays an Egg: The 1951-54 Henry J
With the 1951-54 Henry J, Kaiser-Frazer created a cute and memorable car for collectors to enjoy today. But when they were new, the company could barely give them away. Continue reading
The Argentine Rambler GT Too Good For the USA: IKA Torino
The greatest Rambler American ever produced might not be a true Rambler at all, but the IKA Torino built in Argentina from 1966 to 1981. Continue reading
This Car Ran 100 MPH in 1902. . . And It Was Electric
In 1902, the fastest automobile in the world was electric. At Staten Island, New York, Walter Baker’s Electric Torpedo achieved the miraculous speed of 100 mph. Continue reading
Here’s a General Motors V8 Most Americans Have Never Seen: Holden
From 1969 to 2000, General Motors Holden offered its own V8 engine for the Australian home market. And no, it wasn’t a copy of any previous GM V8. Continue reading