Introduced in 1947, the Renault 4CV was the first French car to sell more than one million units. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Four-Door Dreams: The 1966 Chevrolet Caribe Concept
In the tradition of the classic convertible sedan, Chevrolet produced a one-off custom for the 1966 show car season called the Caribe. Continue reading
DeSoto Goes to Hollywood
In 1937-39, the Chrysler Corporation recruited America’s greatest celebrities to market the DeSoto line. Continue reading
Pontiac for 1962: America’s Sweetheart
In 1962, Pontiac pulled off the seemingly impossible: GM’s youth and performance brand took over the number three spot in U.S. sales, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading
A Brooks Stevens Masterwork: The Studebaker Sceptre
It hardly seems likely that the 1966 Studebaker Sceptre could have saved the company, but it sure would have made an impression. Continue reading
Ford V8 Times Two: The Merry-Neville Twin-Engine Semi-Tractor
If one is good, two must be better. Here’s the 1940 Merry-Neville Twin-Engine semi-tractor, an upfitted Ford Cabover powered by a pair of Ford V8 engines. Continue reading
One of a Kind: The 1915 Buick Twin Six Prototype
You’ll never see another one. This unusual 1915 Buick V12 prototype was created by Buick engineer Walter Marr, and it’s still in his family today. Continue reading