Introduced in 1959, Galaxie is one of Ford’s longer-running model names, remaining in production through 1974. The start was a little confusing, though. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A New Concept of Power: A 1955 Packard V8 Film
Watch the entire development of the 1955 Packard V8 and a grueling 25,000-mile test in this truly excellent factory film. Continue reading
Video: Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have a 1969 Buick Skylark?
Here’s a closer look at the Skylark Custom, Buick’s classy mid-sized offering for 1969. Continue reading
Exotic Wood: The 1941-42 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback
For just two years, Chrysler produced a sedan/wagon hybrid that was officially called the Town & Country, but it eventually became known as the Barrelback. Continue reading
Video: The Turned-On, Switched-On 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
Here’s a fun look at Mercury’s entry in the muscle-car category for 1968, the fastback Cyclone GT, in an original dealer film. Continue reading
Pierce-Arrow’s Art Deco Masterpiece: The 1933 Silver Arrow
Only five were ever built, but they were enough to establish the Silver Arrow as one of the most beautiful cars of America’s classic era. Continue reading
14-Karat Dreams: The Gold-Plated 1953 Lincoln Anniversary
For the 50th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company, Lincoln built one special Capri convertible with 14-karat gold-plated trim and named it the Anniversary. Continue reading