In the golden age of Detroit dream cars, station wagons were not so common. The 1961 Mercury Palomar was especially unusual—for example, check out the seating arrangement. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1946: Chrysler Accidentally Invents the Hardtop, Nobody Notices
The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Custom Club Coupe met the technical definition of of a modern two-door hardtop in every way, but no one cared. Continue reading
Inside Packard’s Legendary 1932-39 V12
Packard produced a number of remarkable V12 engines through the years, including this one: the silky Packard Twelve of the Classic era. Continue reading
When the Buick Y-Job Was Silver
The famous Buick Y-Job has seen a few twists and turns in its long and illustrious career. For example: When it was silver, not black, and when it wasn’t called the Y-Job. Continue reading
This Dream Car Led Two Lives: The 1962 Ford Cougar 406
Ford’s Cougar dream car was conceived back in January of 1954, then had a second career in the 1960s on the car show circuit and in a famous Hollywood movie. Continue reading
Identity Crisis: Ford Introduces the 1960 Comet
Born as an Edsel, the Ford Motor Company’s Comet compact was first marketed as a stand-alone brand for two years before it ultimately joined the Mercury lineup. Continue reading
The Flair Birds: 1964-66 Ford Thunderbird
The 1964-66 Flair Birds were the most luxurious Thunderbirds to date, and they signaled a clear change in direction for Ford’s popular personal-luxury car. Continue reading