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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Video: Meet the 1957 Swept-Wing Dodge
Join the swing to Swept Wing with Lawrence Welk and the gang as they pitch the 1957 Swept Wing Dodge. Continue reading
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