With its short three-month production season and a radically styled new car on the way, 1946 became known as Studebaker’s forgotten year. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Hot Dodge Darts for ’67: GT and GTS
In 1967, the Dodge Dart reached a level of style and performance that made Mopar muscle enthusiasts stand up and take notice. Continue reading
The Glamorous Age of the Convertible Sedan
For glamour and prestige in the classic era of American motoring, it was difficult to top the convertible sedan. Continue reading
Wood You Like a ’46-48 Ford Sportsman?
Among the most coveted Fords of their era are the 1946-48 Sportsman convertibles. And there was a Mercury Sportsman, too. Continue reading
Birth of the Big-Block Chevelle: The 1965 Z16
The SS396 and SS454 Chevelles were major players on the ’60s-’70s muscle car scene. Their story starts here with the Z16 in 1965. Continue reading
A Different Breed of Cadillac: 1982-85 Eldorado Touring Coupe
Cadillac aimed the Eldorado Touring Coupe directly at the buyers of European luxury cars, calling it “a different breed of Cadillac.” Continue reading
Plymouth Goes Big for 1965
After three years without a true full-size car to compare to Ford or Chevrolet, Plymouth returned to the big-car ranks with the 1965 Fury line. Continue reading