The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation no longer exists, but somehow a lone prototype for one of its most memorable cars, the 1951-1954 Henry J, managed to survive. Here’s the tale of the one-of-a-kind 1948 AMP. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Marketing the 1968 Chevrolet Impala
How do you market America’s best-selling car? With firm, quiet confidence, as shown in this spot for the 1968 Impala Sport Coupe, Chevy’s style-setting fastback two-door. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Sporty Showpiece: The 1961 Tempest Monte Carlo
A slick two-seat speedster based on a production 1961 Tempest, Pontiac’s Monte Carlo was one of the more intriguing entries on the show car scene in 1961-1962. And in modified form, the car is still around today. Continue reading
Mini-Vette: The 1968-1973 Opel GT
With its powerful resemblance to another well-known GM product, the third-generation Corvette, the Opel GT quickly earned the nickname “Mini-Vette.” Here’s a brief look at a memorable car. Continue reading
Video: Road Testing the 1960 Mercury
In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading
Fish Out of Water: AMC’s 1974-78 Matador Coupe
With its quirky, marine-life styling, the 1974-1978 Matador coupe is one of the more polarizing cars of the 1970s: Folks tend to love or hate the design. Either way, it’s worth a look. Continue reading
Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville
In this 1934 Chrysler PR reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz pilots a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville. Continue reading