The state of electric vehicle technology wasn’t much to crow about in 1967, but Ford made the most of what was available with a clever and forward-looking design called the Comuta. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The Detroit Auto Industry’s 1946 Golden Jubilee
In 1946, the Motor City toasted its 50 years in the auto industry with a giant celebration, including a parade. He’s an awesome period newsreel reporting the event. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1947-61 Renault 4CV
Introduced in 1947, the Renault 4CV was the first French car to sell more than one million units. Continue reading
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