Along with the rest of the Motor City, the Dodge Division at Chrysler went through considerable tumult in the war years of 1942-46. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1961: The Birth of the International Scout
In November of 1960, the Willys Jeep got its first real competitor in the utility vehicle market: the International Harvester Scout 80. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: the 1952-56 Hudson Wasp
Every car enthusiast knows about the Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Let’s get acquainted with its junior companion model, the Wasp. Continue reading
Packard Goes Wild: The 1952 Pan American
Packard styling took an exuberant turn in 1952 with a luxury sports car called the Pan American, but it never saw production. Continue reading
1985: Buick’s Biggest Year
In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading
A Fortunately Forgotten Ford Failure: 1958 Ford-Aire Suspension
In 1958, Ford jumped on the Motor City’s air-suspension bandwagon, but then quickly jumped back off. Continue reading
The Greatest Engine of World War II: The Willys Go-Devil
The title of greatest usually goes to the mighty aircraft engines of World War II, but our candidate is the humble Willys L-134, better known as the Go-Devil. Continue reading