Dodge and Plymouth buyers ran away from the unconventional styling of the 1962 models, and even their chief designer hated them. Yet the cloud had a silver lining Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Meet the 1956 Chevrolet Task Force Trucks
Chevrolet offered a complete line of trucks for 1956, from pickups to heavy-duty trucks and tractors, all marketed under the name “Task Force.” Meet them here. Continue reading
Video: Introducing The Precision-Size 1975 Mercury Monarch
Here’s more than you ever wanted to know, possibly, about the Monarch, Mercury’s new “precision-size” car for 1975, in a detailed factory film. Continue reading
The Year of the Camaro: A 1967 Chevrolet Film
Here’s a detailed look into the design, engineering, and marketing strategy of the 1967 Camaro in an original Chevrolet film. Continue reading
Throwback: The 2005-08 Dodge Magnum
The traditional American station wagon was a dying breed, but Chrysler staged a revival with the 2005-08 Dodge Magnum. Continue reading
GM Says No to Small: The 1947 Chevrolet Cadet
If General Motors hadn’t cancelled its revolutionary small car, the 1947 Chevrolet Cadet, it’s possible that the American auto industry could have taken an entirely different path. Continue reading
The Power of a Name: The 2003 Ford 427 Concept
The legend of Ford’s mighty 427 V8 was reborn in the 2003 Ford 427 Concept, with a 590-horsepower surprise under the hood. Continue reading