Here’s a deep dive into the engineering behind the all-new 1955 Chevrolet, courtesy of an original General Motors factory film. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Giugiaro Masterpiece: The 1972 Maserati Boomerang
To name the greatest of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s designs is probably impossible, but here is one worthy candidate for the short list: the Maserati Boomerang. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1969 American Motors Javelin
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
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