The ham is cooking in this memorable campaign for the 1971 Ford Mustang starring the gifted sketch comedian SId Caesar. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
When They Almost Shrank the Lincoln Continental Mark V
At one point in the development of the Continental Mark V, the luxury coupe was shrunk down to intermediate size, and it looked an awful lot like a Pontiac,too Continue reading
Oldsmobile’s Legendary 1957-58 J2 Package
While the J2 package was offered for only two years, it earned a permanent place in Oldsmobile performance lore. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1968 Nova Super Sport
For performance enthusiasts seeking big horsepower without all the fancy folderol, Chevrolet offered the Nova Super Sport. Continue reading
Gearing for War: The Motor City’s 1942 Blackout Cars
It’s been said that chrome is the offical color of the U.S. auto industry. But in support of the war effort, the brightwork was banished from the final run of 1942 models. Continue reading
NASCAR Funny Business: 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand National
Would you believe a front-wheel drive NASCAR racer? Okay, not really. But the ever-evolving rules of stock car racing allowed Buick to pretend a little in 1986. Continue reading
1957: Oldsmobile Joins the Station Wagon Race
Odd but true: Between 1951 and 1956, Oldsmobile did not offer a station wagon. GM’s Lansing division jumped back into the market with a lineup of stylish wagons for 1957. Continue reading