With only 241 cubic inches, the Dodge Red Ram was the Chrysler Corporation’s smallest U.S. hemi V8 in the 1950s, but it was an able performer in its own right. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing the 1974 Chevrolet Nova
Meet the popular Chevy Nova lineup for 1974, which now included a three-door hatchback and an updated drivetrain. Continue reading
Buick Adopts Front-Wheel Drive: The 1979 Riviera
The most expensive car in the Buick lineup for 1979, the Riviera was the brand’s first production vehicle to offer front-wheel-drive. Continue reading
Death Rattle on Conner Avenue: The 1956 Packard Executive
The Packard Executive is a handsome and well-appointed car, but the purpose behind its existence was less than entirely clear. Continue reading
Tiniest Car in the USA: The 1930-34 American Austin
Selling truly small cars in the United States has always been a challenge, just as it was for American Austin. Continue reading
Video: Dan Blocker of Bonanza Presents the 1964 Chevrolet Trucks
Here’s Dan Blocker—the beloved Hoss Cartright in the ’60s TV show Bonanza—to pitch the complete Chevrolet truck line for 1964. Continue reading
The Year of the Tailfin: Cadillac for 1959
General Motors’ familiar contribution to automotive styling, the tail fin, reached its ultimate expression with the 1959 Cadillac. Continue reading