At the Chrysler Corporation for 1966. the emphasis was on performance and style. Let’s check out the freshly redesigned Plymouth Satellite. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Donald Davidson on the 1911 Marmon Wasp
The Marmon Wasp that won the first Indy 500 in 1911 is easily one of the most important race cars in existence. Here, renowned historian Donald Davidson tells its story. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am
Here’s a detailed look at one of the of the most popular American performance cars of 1985, the Pontiac FIrebird Trans-Am. Continue reading
The Strange Tale of the 1961-66 Ford Wrongbed Pickups
Between 1961 and 1966, Ford built some pickups that didn’t look quite right. Ford truck enthusiasts call these machines the Wrongbed pickups. Continue reading
Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II
For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading
Queen of the Bathtub Era: The 1949-51 Nash Airflyte
While they are seldom seen today in the collector-car world, the Nash Airflytes of 1949 through 1951 are truly distinctive cars. Continue reading
Muscular Luxury: The 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept
With the Firepower concept, Chrysler designers set out to transform the thuggish Dodge Viper into a sleek and elegant luxury GT. Continue reading