Studebaker’s 20-year association with Raymond Loewy and Associates began with the striking 1938 models. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Final Chapter: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado shook up the automotive world when it was introduced in 1966, but few even noticed when it was discontinued in 1992. Continue reading
DeSoto’s Italian Holiday: The 1954 Adventurer I
In partnership with Ghia of Italy, Chrysler design chief Virgil Exner created a number of stunning dream cars, but his favorite was the 1954 DeSoto Adventurer I. Continue reading
Power to the People: The Ford Model A Engine, 1928-31
Simple, tough, and reliable, the four-cylinder Model A engine powered more than five million Ford cars and trucks. Continue reading
A Ponycar No Longer: The 1971 Mercury Cougar
For 1971, the Mercury Cougar was transformed from a luxury-leaning ponycar into a personal luxury coupe. Continue reading
How the 1948 Willys Jeepster Was Born
At low cost and fair speed, Willys-Overland transformed its all-steel station wagon into a sporty four-seat phaeton, and it sold in decent numbers for a short time. Continue reading
1965: The Rambler Ambassador Grows Up, Once Again
A complete redesign in 1965 restored the Rambler Ambassador to the full-sized class once again. Continue reading