Change often came at a leisurely pace at the Ford Motor Company in the ’30s, but in 1939 the company finally embraced hydraulic brakes. Continue reading
1939: Ford Finally Adopts Hydraulic Brakes
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Category Archives: Auto History
Righting Past Wrongs: The 1982 Buick Century
On paper they weren’t so different, but the A-body Buick Century introduced in 1982 was a vast improvement over the X-body Buick Skylark launched just two years earlier. Continue reading
The Ragtop Look: The 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupes
The roofline of the 1962-64 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe was carefully sculpted to mimic a folding convertible top, and the look was a hit. Continue reading
Forgotten Concept: 1968 Mercury Le Grand Marquis
The 1968 Le Grande Marquis was created by Lincoln-Mercury to test a few novel and nifty ideas in vehicle design. Continue reading
Oldsmobile’s Reboot: The 1995 Aurora
General Motors attempted to correct the trajectory of the failing Oldsmobile division with the premium Aurora, but things didn’t work out. Continue reading
Ladies’ Choice: The 1955-56 Dodge La Femme
In 1955, Dodge launched a brief and perfunctory campaign to market a car for women and called it La Femme. Continue reading
Willys Gets a Growth Spurt: The 1937 Willys 37
In 1937, the small and peculiar Willys 77 was retired in favor of the larger and more stylish Willys 37. Continue reading