Corvette prototypes have taken countless forms over the years. Here’s a furtive attempt at a 1963 Sting Ray four-seater from GM Styling. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Inside the Buick Dynaflow
From 1948 through 1963, Buicks were like no other cars on the road, because they were equipped with Dynaflow Drive. Continue reading
Mopar’s Mighty Max Wedge V8
The Mopar performance story in the 1960s pretty much starts here, with the mighty Max Wedge engines of 1962-64. Continue reading
Raising The Bar: Cadillac’s Magnificent 1930 V16
When it was introduced in 1930, Cadillac’s mighty V16 engine represented the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford on his 79th Birthday
This 1942 newsreel item features Henry Ford, his wife Clara, and his son Edsel celebrating Henry’s 79th birthday. Continue reading
1935 — GM Introduces the All-Steel Top
The auto industry took a big step forward in 1935 when General Motors and Fisher Body introduced the one-piece steel roof panel. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket J2
For 1957, Oldsmobile had one of the hottest cars on the road with the optional J2 package, sporting three two-barrel carburetors and 300 horsepower. Continue reading