In 1965, hot rodders were baffled by this ignition system with just one spark-plug wire to fire all eight plugs. How could that ever work? It did, and here’s how. Continue reading
The 1965 Kaehni Ignition Mystery
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Category Archives: Auto History
Esquire Magazine Previews the Cars of 1935
In 1935, Esquire magazine commissioned noted automotive designer Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky to preview the new American cars, and he had a fascinating take on the scene. Continue reading
The Origins of Chrysler’s Famous B-Body Platform, 1962-79
The Chrysler B-Body platform was the foundation for many of the automaker’s most memorable cars from 1962 to 1979. It’s time for a look underneath. Continue reading
Video: Bob Hope Pitches the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500
Here’s one of Hollywood’s biggest stars ever, Bob Hope, to sell us on the simple virtues of the 1973 Ford Galaxie 500. Continue reading
1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: The Dawn of the Colonnade Era
The original Monte Carlo of 1970 was a difficult act to follow, but Chevrolet managed to pull it off with the Colonnade series. Continue reading
Italian-American Oddball: The 1956 Ford Bimini by Ghia
Originally constructed for Ford by Ghia in Italy, this eccentric little station wagon found a second career as a George Barris show car. Continue reading
Once There Were Giants: The 1910-12 Oldsmobile Limited
Rolling on 42-inch wheels and powered by a 707 cubic-inch engine, the Oldsmobile Limited was a giant of the road in 1910-12. Continue reading