This one-of-a-kind sports car was handcrafted by a Michigan builder in 1954, who named it the Thanon. What’s more, it still exists. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1915: The Birth of the Dodge Brand
Now more than a century old, the Dodge brand got its start in 1915 with the Dodge Brothers Model 30-35. Continue reading
Video: Stock Cars on Dirt at the DuQuoin Magic Mile, 1964
See legends AJ Foyt, Parnelli Jones, and Joe Leonard battling in real stock cars on a real dirt track in this excellent 1964 color short. Continue reading
Video: The 1961 Oldsmobile 98 has Accel-A-Rotor Action!
Meet the 1961 Oldsmobile 98, now with Accel-A-Rotor Action and generous headroom for men with hats. Continue reading
Video: Cadillac for 1978—Enjoy the Cadillac Hour
In this 1978 campaign, Cadillac suggested that the most enjoyable hour of your day is the one you spend driving your Cadillac. Continue reading
A Minor Chrysler Calamity: The 1969 Recall Wheels
Chrysler’s stylish Cast Aluminum Center Road Wheels for 1969 were all recalled by the factory, but somehow a surprising number of them are still around. Continue reading
The End of the Road: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino
In Spanish, El Camino means “the road.” In 1987, the Chevrolet El Camino arrived at the end of its journey. Continue reading