If the Chrysler Corporation hadn’t killed off the DeSoto division, the 1962 model probably would have looked something like this. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Cabover Dreams: The 1973 Ford Explorer Concept Pickup
Ford’s 1973 Explorer concept truck has often been dismissed as a mere clone of the Dodge Deora, but we can see a lot more to the story. Continue reading
Sport Wagon Dreams: The 1967 AMX III by American Motors
How about a Javelin station wagon? The AMX III demonstrates that American Motors at least considered the idea, if only for a moment. Continue reading
Conway Twitty’s 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Goes to Auction
Every Studebaker Golden Hawk is pretty special in our book, but this one was owned by country music legend Conway Twitty, and it’s headed to auction next month. Continue reading
1970: The Year Ford Produced Two Totally Different Falcons
For the 1970 model year, the Ford Motor Company offered two completely different products that wore the familiar Falcon nameplate, and enthusiasts have been scratching their heads ever since. Continue reading
The Secret Studebaker-Porsche Connection
Now here’s an unlikely partnership: In 1954, Porsche produced a new prototype car design for Studebaker. While the project didn’t go anywhere, it’s definitely worth a closer look. Continue reading
Inside Buick’s Experimental Laboratory on Wheels, the 1951 XP-300
Buick’s XP-300 Motorama dream car included a number of features that would eventually find their way into GM production vehicles. Continue reading