It hardly seems likely that the 1966 Studebaker Sceptre could have saved the company, but it sure would have made an impression. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
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
December 2, 1927: Henry Ford Introduces the Model A
On this day in 1927, Henry Ford presented to the world his second major triumph: the legendary Model A. Continue reading
1956 Chrysler Highway Hi-Fi: A Record Player For Your Car
Car audio has worked its way through a number of music formats through the years, including 8-Track, cassette, and Compact Disc. Here’s one early effort: Chrysler’s Highway Hi-Fi record player of 1956. Continue reading
Jeep Gladiators Past and Present
First rolled out to the public way back in 1963, the Jeep Gladiator has a long and storied history in the 4X4 market. Now that the name is back on a midsize pickup, here’s a quick retrospective. Continue reading
America’s Other Sports Car: The 1968 AMX
For more than a decade, Chevrolet proudly marketed the Corvette as America’s sports car. Then little American Motors joined in with the two-place ’68 AMX—America’s other sports car. Continue reading