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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Sizing Up the Personal Luxury Class: 1978-79 Dodge Magnum
Dodge’s entry in the red-hot personal-luxury category for 1978-79 was the Magnum XE. Continue reading
Video: See This Engine With a Clear Plastic Cylinder Running in Ultra-Slow Motion
Internal combustion is a beautiful thing, but we rarely get to see it with our own eyes. TRO Designs created an engine with a clear acrylic cylinder that allows us see the magic inside. Continue reading
GM’s Pioneer Hybrid: the 1969 XP-883
In the ’60s, General Motors explored alternative power sources with a number of experimental vehicles, including this one: the XP-883 gasoline/electric hybrid. Continue reading