The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Quick History of Cadillac Station Wagons
For decades Cadillac never built a station wagon, yet there are a surprising number of them around. Continue reading
2021 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Concours of America at St. John’s returned this past weekend as one of the country’s top classic car shows. Continue reading
Chevy’s First V8: Inside the 1917-19 Model D
Most enthusiasts know that Chevrolet first produced a V8 back in 1917, but there’s quite a bit more to know about this unusual engine. Continue reading
The Last Ambassador
When American Motors discontinued the Ambassador in 1974, the automaker was out of the big car business for good. Continue reading
Quicksilver: The Story of the 1960 Ford
For 1960, the full-sized Ford line was sporting a distinctive new look that hadn’t been seen before and wouldn’t be seen again. This is the story of the Quicksilver Ford. Continue reading
Turbine Dreams: The 1963 Chrysler Typhoon
The fabulous 1963 Chrysler Turbine Ghia had an equally glamorous sibling: the Typhoon, a two-seat roadster with a disappearing metal top. Continue reading