Okay, car spotters. Here’s a real treat for you: a ride through the streets of San Francisco in the early 1960s via cable car. See how many classic ’50s and ’60s cars you can identify. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Finale: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO
For its final incarnation as Pontiac’s classic American muscle car, the 2004-06 GTO was produced in Australia. Continue reading
The Pride of South Bend: 1932-33 Rockne by Studebaker
Two great institutions of South Band, Indiana, Studebaker and Notre Dame football, combined to produce an automobile, the 1932-33 Rockne. Continue reading
Chevrolet Introduces the El Camino, 1959
When Chevrolet introduced the 1959 El Camino, the bow-tie brand launched a successful product run that would continue for nearly 30 years. Continue reading
The More-Door Thunderbirds, 1967-71
For 1967, the Ford Motor Company gave the Thunderbird yet another image makeover, introducing the sport-luxury brand’s first four-door model. Continue reading
Junior Muscle From American Motors: The 1971 Hornet SC 360
AMC’s entry in the expanding junior muscle car category for 1971 was the Hornet SC 360. Continue reading
Secrets of the Ford 427 Le Mans V8
The 427 cubic-inch Ford V8s that won at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967 are among the most unlikely engines to ever run in the 24-hour classic. And they have a few secrets to tell. Continue reading