In the spring of 1966, American Motors presented Project IV, four concept cars that might represent the company’s future—including a sporty coupe called the Vixen. Continue reading
Sport Coupe Dreams: 1966 AMC Vixen Concept
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Category Archives: Auto History
Engineering Ford’s First Hardtop: The 1951 Custom Victoria
Gordon Buehrig, the designer of the stunning Cord 810, was also responsible for the Ford Motor Company’s first hardtop, the 1951 Custom Victoria. Continue reading
1953: The Return of the Packard Clipper
In 1953, Packard brought back the Clipper name to stake out a place in the mid-priced field competing against Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. Continue reading
Beauty’s Only Skin Deep: Dodge for 1961
Opinions often vary, but there’s a solid consensus that the Chrysler Corporation’s stylists missed the mark with the 1961 Dodge. Continue reading
The Next Generation of Luxury: 1977 Cadillac de Ville
When the Cadillac Coupe and Sedan de Ville shrank by 1,000 lbs and an entire foot in length for 1977, the sales numbers only grew fatter. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Goes Big: The 1940 Custom 8 Cruiser
In 1940, Oldsmobile introduced its biggest car in years with the Series 90, widely marketed as the Custom 8 Cruiser. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Under Glass: The 1977-78 Toronado XS
In 1977-78, Oldsmobile built a limited number of Toronado coupes with a distinctive rear glass design that hasn’t been seen from General Motors since. Continue reading