Presenting the car that helped to tarnish the name of a once-proud make: the 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron. “It wasn’t such a bad car,” said one industry veteran. “But it sure wasn’t a very good Cadillac.” Here’s the unfortunate tale. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Sixties Showboat: The Fabulous 1968 Dodge Charger III
Easily one of the most radical factory show cars of the 1960s, the Dodge Charger III has made a lasting impression throughout the automotive world. Here’s a closer look at Chrysler’s famed wild thing. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1960 Chevrolets
In 1960, the Chevrolet division of of General Motors was sitting on top of the world, and you can see the bow-tie brand strutting its stuff in this original promotional spot. Continue reading
Video: Celebrating the Bob McGee ’32 Ford Roadster
The ’32 Ford roadster built by Bob McGee is a legend in the hot rod movement, and recently the pioneer highboy was enrolled in the National Historic Vehicle Register. Here’s a beautifully produced video showcasing the Deuce’s rich history. Continue reading
Pressing Forward: the 1966 American Motors Cavalier Prototype
Out of sheer necessity, little American Motors was often the most creative of the Motor City carmakers in the 1960s. Here’s another great example: the 1966 AMC Cavalier prototype. Continue reading
One-Year Wonder: The Fastback 1949 Lincoln Town Sedan
For 1949, Lincoln briefly joined Detroit’s 1940s fastback craze with the Cosmopolitan Town Sedan. Here’s more on this obscure and interesting body style. Continue reading
Video: The Original Amphicar in Action, 1962
Want to have some fun? Check out this delightful film short from 1962 featuring the wonder of the day, the miraculous Amphicar 770. Continue reading