American Motors brought a whole new game to its messaging with the Javelin, its competitor with Mustang and Camaro in in the ’60s pony car market. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Working Class Heroes: Dodge Six Pack and Plymouth Six Barrel
The Dodge Six Pack and Plynouth Six Barrel of 1969 were not as illustrious as the mighty Street Hemis, maybe, but they sure got the job done. Continue reading
Video: Brooks Walker’s Park-Cars
Here’s an idea that was well before its time… but somehow, its time never came: the Park-Car invented by Brooks Walker.
Thinking Outside the (Pickup) Box: The 1961-64 Corvair Rampside
The unique architecture of the Chevrolet Corvair spawned a few interesting variants, including the 1961-64 Rampside Pickup. Continue reading
Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73
The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century. Continue reading
Video: Shirley Muldowney’s First Top Fuel World Title, 1977
Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading
The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine
When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading