In the fifties, American Motors dominated the compact class with the smartly equipped Rambler. Here’s the sales pitch for 1955. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Last of the Giant Chryslers: 1978 Newport and New Yorker Brougham
The last of the massive C-Body Chryslers, the Newport and New Yorker Brougham, saw their final year in 1978 as the company set out on a new course. Continue reading
The Story of Airflyte Construction: A 1951 Nash Film
The Nash Airflyte was constructed like few other American cars of its time, and it was innovative in other ways, too. This 1951 factory film provides the details. Continue reading
The Great Breakaway: A 1969 Pontiac Film
Meet the complete model line and take a quick tour of ’60s pop culture in this orginal 1969 Pontiac product film. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the Complete Buick Line for 1963
Join famed photographer William Helburn as he shoots the complete Buick line for 1963: Special, Skylark, LeSabre, Electra 225, and RIviera. Continue reading
It’s More Than a Car, it’s a 1951 Packard
The 1951 Packard was all new, but it continued to bank on the Detroit automaker’s proud heritage. “It’s more than a car,” the company declared. “It’s a Packard.” Continue reading
Officially Canada’s Worst Car: The 1971-73 GM Firenza
Canadian auto experts have declared the GM Firenza the worst car ever sold in their country. Here’s how it won that dubious honor. Continue reading