The 1970s were an awkward time for America—in fashion, in hair styles, and yes, even in car interiors. We take a quick look back at the grand velour era of the Motor City. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Cars and Swimming Pools
In automotive PR photography the cliches are plentiful, and one of our favorite cliches is the car parked right next to a swimming pool. Here are a few fun examples. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1970 Ford Thunderbird
The spectacular Pan Am 747 is the co-star in this marketing spot for the 1970 Ford Thunderbird line. Fasten your seat belts and join us. Continue reading
Corvair Two-Seater: The 1961 Sebring Spyder Concept
More than once, General Motors played with the idea of transforming the sporty Corvair sedan into a real two-place sports car. Here’s the first official effort, the 1961 Sebring Spyder. Continue reading
Vern Tardel’s Internet Junkyard
Rejoice, Early Ford fans. Famed Ford expert and parts collector Vern Tardel has gone global with a new website dealing in rare, hard-to-find Fomoco components. Here’s the info. Continue reading
The Chrysler Fuselage Look, 1969-73
Chrysler’s 1969-1973 Fuselage Styling theme wasn’t a smash hit when it was new, but the look holds up surprisingly well today. Here’s the story with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
The Packardbakers
Reviled by Packard purists, ignored by the collector car world, the final Studebaker-based Packards of 1957-58 have earned the unfortunate name “Packardbaker.” Here’s their short, sad, and interesting story. Continue reading