In 1977, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was the number-one selling car in America, and the nicely equipped Cutlass Supreme accounted for three-quarters of the total. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Reaches Peak Cutlass: the 1977 Cutlass Supreme
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Category Archives: Auto History
Leader of the Dodge Rebellion: The 1966 Charger
With a gap here and there, there’s been a Charger in the Dodge product line for 60 years and counting. Here’s where it all began back in 1966. Continue reading
Ford’s Unconventional 1931-32 Convertible Sedans
There are a number of unusual things about Ford’s 1931-32 Convertible Sedans, starting with the fact that Ford didn’t design them. Continue reading
The Ford Story for 1961
With an ever-expanding model line, Ford produced more than 1.3 million cars in 1961 on three distinctively different platforms. Continue reading
The 100 Million Dollar Look: Chrysler for 1955
At the Chrysler Corporation, the Chrysler division’s take on the sensational new Forward Look styling theme was called “The 100 Million Dollar Look.” Continue reading
More of Everything You Want: the 1948 Mercury
The Mercury brand at Ford Motor Company coasted into 1948 with a product that was virtually identical to the previous year, but change was soon coming. Continue reading
The Low-Priced Beauty With the Luxury Ride: 1940 Plymouth
With a complete redesign at Plymouth for 1940, there was a new emphasis on style, interior room, and ride comfort. Continue reading