General Motors launched an ambitious expansion program in the late ’20s, creating four new companion makes. While not a total success, the effort produced some interesting cars, including the 1929-31 Viking. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Lee Iacocca Launches the Eagle Brand, 1988
In 1988, Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca announced what he called “the first new North American car brand in 30 years,” and its name was Eagle. Continue reading
The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942
The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading
American Motors Goes Rogue: The 1966-69 Rambler Rogue
In the ’60s, American Motors worked to shed its dowdy image with fun and sporty offerings like the Rambler Rogue. Continue reading
Almost Too New To Be True: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolets
Chevrolet truly was all new for 1958, but not all the bold features stuck for very long. Continue reading
Inside the 1966 Pontiac OHC 6
In 1966, Pontiac was years ahead of the herd in the Motor City with a new six-cylinder engine that boasted an overhead camshaft and an innovative toothed-belt cam drive. Continue reading
Video: The 1954 Marmon-Herrington Rhino in Action
See the amazing and unstoppable Marmon-Herrington Rhino in action in this awesome old newsreel feature. Continue reading