Repackaging the lowly Maverick as a “Luxury Compact,” in 1975 Ford rolled out the Granada. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing the 1933 Essex Terraplane
Meet the popularly-priced Essex Terraplane, one of the hottest cars on the road in 1933. Continue reading
Inside the Mighty Chrysler Street Hemi, 1966-71
Throughout the ’60s muscle car era, the Chrysler 426 Street Hemi resided at or near the top of the heap at the drag strips and drive-ins of America. Here’s a quick look back. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Baby: The 60-Horsepower V8
From 1937 to 1940 in the USA, Ford offered a miniature version of the famed flathead V8 and called it the V8-60. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1971 Chevrolet Pickups
The people at Chevrolet have a great deal for you on their 1971 half-ton pickups. Check it out! Continue reading
1929-31 Viking — A Lost General Motors Brand
General Motors launched an ambitious expansion program in the late ’20s, creating four new companion makes. While not a total success, the effort produced some interesting cars, including the 1929-31 Viking. Continue reading
Video: Lee Iacocca Launches the Eagle Brand, 1988
In 1988, Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca announced what he called “the first new North American car brand in 30 years,” and its name was Eagle. Continue reading