With the tagline, “You in a heap of trouble, boy,” Dodge created a memorable character to pitch the 1970 Challenger on television: Sheriff J.W. Higgins. Here’s the story of Sheriff Joe and the commercial where it all began. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Ford Model T Story Told in a Vintage 1917 Postcard Set
In 1917, Henry Ford’s Model T plant in Highland Park, Michigan was one of the great wonders of the world. Explore the amazing factory in this beautiful vintage postcard set. Continue reading
Weird Warrior: Chrysler’s A57 30-Cylinder Tank Engine
Necessity is the mother of invention, especially in wartime. Here’s one of the most unusual powerplants ever produced in the Motor City: the 30-cylinder Chrysler A57 tank engine of World War II. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
Five Fabulous, Forgotten Cadillac Dream Cars
GM’s flagship Cadillac division has produced some noteworthy dream cars and experimentals over the years. Lest we forget, here’s a quick look back at some of the more unusual examples. Continue reading
One-Off Factory Fastback: The 1964 Comet Super Cyclone
Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading
Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History
Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Avanti was the last major introduction by Studebaker, but it was one of the most memorable in the company’s 114-year history. Here’s an original factory clip pitching the distinctive South Bend GT. Continue reading