In 1952 Ford introduced the Ranch Wagon, a name that would prove to have considerable staying power in the automaker’s wagon lineup. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Model T’s Forerunner: The 1906-08 Ford Model NRS
The Model T was revolutionary, but Henry Ford didn’t pull it out of thin air. It was in large part a careful refinement of his Models N, R, and S of 1906 through 1908. Continue reading
Video: 1967 Dodge Monaco–It’s Where the Luxury is
In 1967, the deluxe full-size member of the Dodge Rebellion was the roomy and luxurious Monaco. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
When the Chrysler Hemi (Almost) Raced at Indy: The 1952 A311 Program
Chrysler made plans to conquer the Indy 500 in 1953 with the hemi Firepower V8, but the scheme worked a little too well. Continue reading
Video: The 1980 Chevy Impala and Caprice are Right for the ’80s
For their first major makeovers since 1977, in 1980 Chevrolet repackaged the Impala and Caprice and declared them “right for the ’80s.” Continue reading
Gremlin Reborn: The 1979 AMC Spirit
For 1979, American Motors transformed the quirky Gremlin into the Spirit with far more conventional styling. Continue reading
May 5, 1975: The International Harvester Travelall Says Goodbye
For the small but persistent market for sturdy, truck-based station wagons, International Harvester offered the Travelall, but its story ended in 1975. Continue reading