As the United States entered World War II, the Motor City was directed to throw all its considerable might into arms production. Here’s Cadillac’s contribution. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: The 1999 Oldsmobile Recon Concept
Oldsmobile’s 1999 Recon concept was an excellent fit for the compact SUV market, which at that moment was getting ready to explode. If only . . .
Chrysler’s Classy Hayes Coupes
In 1939, Chrysler, DeSoto, and Dodge offered a special body style that foreshadowed the hardtops that took the Motor City by storm a decade later. Continue reading
The Cutest Truck You Never Saw: 1964 Arkla Handywagon
It’s adorable enough to be a Pixar creation, but the Arkla Handywagon was a real truck, and reportedly, close to a hundred were produced. Continue reading
The Ultimate Willys-Knight: The 66B Plaidside Roadster
For dedicated Willys-Knight collectors, this one lives at the top of the list: the 1929-30 66B Plaidside Roadster. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1936-69 Buick Special
Buick’s low-priced Special was a strong seller from the start, securing a spot in the lineup for decades to come. Continue reading
Calamity on Clark Street: The 1982-87 Cadillac HT4100 V8
Cadillac has offered some great engines in history, and some stinkers, too. Arguably the worst of them was the 4.1 liter High Technology V8 of 1982-87. Continue reading