It took guts to launch a new model line in the midst of the Great Depression, but Hudson managed to pull it off with the stylish and popular Terraplane of 1932 through 1938. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Electric Pioneer: The 1967 Ford Comuta
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
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