For the car shoppers of 1956 who wanted the prestige of a premium car without the costly premium features, Mercury offered the stripped-down Medalist. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane
While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading
Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91
Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading
Video: The 1967 Caprice is the Grand Chevrolet
The most luxurious Chevrolet yet, the 1967 Caprice Custom was billed as “the Grand Chevrolet.” And fender skirts were back. Continue reading
New Day at Chevrolet: the 1937 Master and Master De Luxe
For 1937, Chevrolet received its first major redesign since 1929 with an all-new engine, chassis, and body, and the result was a far more modern car. Continue reading
Elegance, Aerodynamics, and Effciency: The 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix
See the newly restyled 1981 Grand Prix in detail in this original dealer film. Continue reading
Year of the Overbite: The Bucktooth 1950 Buicks
Unique is an overused word in automotive styling, but it certainly applies to the massive grille teeth of the 1950 Buick. Continue reading