Meet the 1961 Oldsmobile 98, now with Accel-A-Rotor Action and generous headroom for men with hats. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Cadillac for 1978—Enjoy the Cadillac Hour
In this 1978 campaign, Cadillac suggested that the most enjoyable hour of your day is the one you spend driving your Cadillac. Continue reading
A Minor Chrysler Calamity: The 1969 Recall Wheels
Chrysler’s stylish Cast Aluminum Center Road Wheels for 1969 were all recalled by the factory, but somehow a surprising number of them are still around. Continue reading
The End of the Road: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino
In Spanish, El Camino means “the road.” In 1987, the Chevrolet El Camino arrived at the end of its journey. Continue reading
Video: The 1964 Ford Thunderbird is an American Original
With all-new sheet metal and a bevy of clever new convenience gimmicks for 1964, the Ford Thunderbird continued to dominate the personal-luxury field. Continue reading
Video: Meet Chrysler’s Camaro Fighter, the 1985 Laser
In the 1980s, the Chrysler Corporation went all in on front-drive, four-cylinder performance cars. Here’s the Chrysler brand’s Camaro fighter, the Laser. Continue reading
Ford’s Answer to the Chevy Nomad: The 1956 Parklane
For a single year in 1956, the Ford Parklane squared off against the Chevrolet Nomad in the sport-luxury station wagon market. Continue reading