Graham’s low-priced Crusader was introduced in 1936. One year later on the other side of the world, it was in production as the Nissan Model 70. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Mini-Jeep for the Marines: The 1959 AMC Mighty Mite
The U.S. Marine Corps needed a smaller, lighter Jeep-type vehicle that could be carried by helicopter. American Motors answered the call. Continue reading
Video: The 1975 AMC Pacer Transformation
In 1975, American Motors created a special stunt vehicle to demonstrate that the new Pacer was actually a big car hidden inside a small car. Continue reading
Video: Meet The Fabulous 1979 Chrysler New Yorker!
According to the Chrysler Corporation, the 1979 New Yorker could be summed up in one word: “fabulous!” Continue reading
Video: 1957 Ford Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville
See the 1957 Ford break 462 national and international speed and distance records at Bonneville in this original factory film. Continue reading
Video: It Came From Detroit–The 1928 Pitts Sky Car
Inventors have long dreamed of creating a flying car. Here’s one notable experiment from 1928 that didn’t quite work out. Continue reading
A More Modern Lincoln: the 1941-42 Custom
For 1941, the elegant but aging Lincoln K series was replaced by the Zephyr-based Lincoln Custom. Continue reading