Willys-Overland’s last real passenger car, the Aero Willys, was less than a success for the Toledo automaker, but it did foreshadow America’s compact car movement of 1960.
Category Archives: Auto History
Fratzog and Flookerang: Far-Out Mopar Symbols from Days Gone By
BMW has the Roundel; Ford the Blue Oval; Chevrolet the Bow Tie. Memorable Chrysler symbols from back in the day include the Flookerang and the Fratzog. Continue reading
Five Weird Facts About the Chevy Small-Block V8
Just for fun, here are some colorful facts about the Motor City’s most ubiquitous engine. Continue reading
El Gato! A 1970 Mercury Concept Car
The 1970 El Gato concept was developed as a racier version of the Cougar, but meanwhile, the Mercury product planners were sending the production Cougar in an entirely different direction. Continue reading
Hell Freezes Over: Henry Ford Introduces a Six, 1941
For 1941, Henry Ford surprised the car industry when he introduced an inline six to sell right alongside his successful and popular V8 models. Continue reading
The Real Star of American Graffiti: Milner’s ’32 Ford Coupe
The yellow coupe that starred in the 1973 film American Graffiti isn’t the nicest Deuce hot rod ever built, but it may well be the most beloved. Continue reading
Kaiser-Frazer Lays an Egg: The 1951-54 Henry J
With the 1951-54 Henry J, Kaiser-Frazer created a cute and memorable car for collectors to enjoy today. But when they were new, the company could barely give them away. Continue reading