The greatest Rambler American ever produced might not be a true Rambler at all, but the IKA Torino built in Argentina from 1966 to 1981. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
This Car Ran 100 MPH in 1902. . . And It Was Electric
In 1902, the fastest automobile in the world was electric. At Staten Island, New York, Walter Baker’s Electric Torpedo achieved the miraculous speed of 100 mph. Continue reading
Here’s a General Motors V8 Most Americans Have Never Seen: Holden
From 1969 to 2000, General Motors Holden offered its own V8 engine for the Australian home market. And no, it wasn’t a copy of any previous GM V8. Continue reading
1949 Crosley: Disc Brake Pioneer
In 1949, Crosley was the first auto manufacturer to offer modern-style disc brakes on a production automobile, but the experiment was not a success. Continue reading
Myths and Legends of the 1934-37 Chrysler Airflow
When the Chrysler Airflow appeared in 1934, it was so controversial that enthusiasts are still talking about it today. However, a few of the stories aren’t quite accurate. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1961 Pontiac Tempest Rope Drive
The unusual driveshaft setup on the 1961 Pontiac Tempest has been called a “rope drive” and described as a giant speedometer cable, but how it really works is far more interesting. Continue reading
John Tjaarda’s 1939 Cars of Tomorrow
In 1939, John Tjaarda and Briggs Manufacturing proposed this futuristic set of automobiles, and they were as radical on the inside as they were on the outside. Continue reading