Join the swing to Swept Wing with Lawrence Welk and the gang as they pitch the 1957 Swept Wing Dodge. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Hawk in the Lark’s Nest: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk
For 1959, Studebaker cleverly repackaged its aging product line as the compact Lark, but the full-sized Silver Hawk continued on. Continue reading
January 4, 2011: Mercury Says Good-Bye
When the last Grand Marquis rolled off the line in January of 2011, it signaled the end of the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
Rebuilding the Post-War Auto Industry: A 1946 Film
See how the U.S. auto industry was converted back from war machine to engine of commerce in this in-depth 1946 documentary. Continue reading
Catch-Up Truck: The 1964-70 Chevy-Van and Sport Van
The Chevy-Van and Sport Van were almost carbon copies of the Ford Econoline, but that was just fine with Chevrolet dealers and loyalists. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix
Here’s a detailed look at the Grand Prix, Pontiac’s stylish personal-luxury coupe for 1980, in an original dealer film. Continue reading
The Car That Put Chevrolet On the Map: The 1916-22 Series 490
The Series 490 instigated the century-long battle between Ford and Chevrolet for sales supremacy in the low-priced field. Continue reading