For 1967, American Motors spiced up its Rebel station wagon line with three fancy limited editions: Mariner, Briarcliff, and Westerner. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Secrets of the McCulloch VS57 Supercharger
In the 1950s, thousands of production cars and countless hot rods were equipped with McCulloch centrifugal superchargers. Let’s take a closer look at how these unique devices work. Continue reading
When B.F. Goodrich Built a Car
When World War II ended in 1945, Americans could be car-crazy again. Tire maker B.F. Goodrich joined the fun with its own prototype automobile. Continue reading
Video: 1960 Chrysler, The Car of Your Life
Here’s a colorful look at the Chrysler lineup for 1960: Windsor, Saratoga, and New Yorker. Continue reading
The Secret Door: A 1961 Ford Styling Film
Here’s a rare treat: A detailed look inside the Ford styling studios in Dearborn in 1961. There’s a lot to discover here—check it out. Continue reading
Wider is Better: The 1960 Jeep Wide-Trac Prototype
If the Brooks Stevens-designed Wide-Trac had been approved for production, the familiar Jeep pickup would have looked a whole lot different. Continue reading
Video: Join the 1959 Oldsmobile Parade!
Join the parade of dozens and dozens of ’59 Oldsmobiles in this original GM film staged in beautiful San Francisco. Continue reading