Originally constructed for Ford by Ghia in Italy, this eccentric little station wagon found a second career as a George Barris show car. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Once There Were Giants: The 1910-12 Oldsmobile Limited
Rolling on 42-inch wheels and powered by a 707 cubic-inch engine, the Oldsmobile Limited was a giant of the road in 1910-12. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: The 1957-58 Pontiac Super Chief
In the Motor City, some model names seem immortal while others come and go with the wind. The career of the Pontiac Super Chief spanned just two short years. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1973 Plymouth Space Duster
Meet the 1973 Plymouth Space Duster, the Duster with a fold-down rear seat so you can haul all your stuff. Continue reading
Video: The 1971 Chevrolet Vega See-Through Car
It didn’t take long for Vega buyers to see through Chevrolet’s handsome subcompact coupe and its serious mechanical problems. Continue reading
Chrysler’s First Fully Automatic Transmission: The 1954-61 PowerFlite
After 15 years of producing a multitude of semi-automatic transmissions, in 1954 Chrysler introduced its first truly automatic transmission: the PowerFlite. Continue reading
Cordoba Clone: The 1975 Dodge Charger SE
If this looks like a Chrysler Cordoba to you, you’re not alone. This is the darned-near identical 1975 Dodge Charger SE. Continue reading