The 1956 Jaguar XKSS once owned by actor Steve McQueen is part of a new exhibit entitled “Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed” at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
First Chevy of the ’80s: The 1980 Citation
The 1980 Citation was the most important new product for Chevrolet in a generation. Learn all the ins and outs of the compact front-drive sedan in this original GM dealer film. Continue reading
The Year in Cars: 1970
The 1970 model year marked yet another important turning point for the Motor City’s automakers. Continue reading
Still Number One: Ford Mustang for 1970
Despite an army of imitators, the Mustang continued to lead the ponycar category in 1970, and the Ford Motor Company was happy to boast about it. Continue reading
Another Lincoln What If: The 1973 Mark I Ghia Concept
Here’s an interesting what-if from 1973 that just may have given the Cadillac Seville a run for its money: The Lincoln Mark I Ghia. Continue reading
Not Ready For Prime Time: The 1981 Cadillac V8-6-4
Cadillac offered the disastrous V8-6-4 for only one model year, but the engine left a big, fat black mark on the permanent record of GM’s proud luxury brand. Continue reading
Star of the Forward Look: 1958 Plymouth
For 1958 the tagline at Plymouth was “The Star of the Forward Look,” and for once this was no idle ad agency boast. Continue reading