Just imagine if the futurist and visionary Syd Mead had designed a concept vehicle. Now here it is: the 1966 Ford Ranger II. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Car That Inspired The Mustang: 1960-64 Corvair Monza
It may not be totally obvious today, but the one car that inspired the 1965 Ford Mustang more than any other was the first-generation Corvair Monza of 1960-64. Continue reading
Lycoming’s Leviathan: XR-7755, the Largest U.S. Aircraft Engine of World War II
Lycoming, supplier of engines to Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg, has an additional claim to fame: builder of the XR7755, the largest U.S. aircraft engine of World War II. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Electric Model T
Henry Ford made ambitious plans to develop a battery-powered version of his Model T and produce electric flivvers by the millions, but the scheme quickly fell apart. Continue reading
Inside the 1940 GM Hydra-Matic, The First Modern Automatic Transmission
When Hydra-Matic was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1940, General Motors called it “the most important automotive advancement since the self-starter.” Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
2021 Greenfield Village Motor Muster
Vintage car shows have returned to the Motor City. Here’s our report on the annual Motor Muster at Greenfield Village, including a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Gold Plating and Leopard Skins: The 1950 Cadillac Debutante
Here’s one solid candidate for the title of most garish Cadillac dream car ever conceived: the gold-trimmed, animal-skinned 1950 Cadillac Debutante. Continue reading