For car buyers in 1962, Cadillac was the ultimate status symbol in American automobiles. Here’s part of the strategy behind it. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Pure and Simple: 1967 Plymouth Valiant
Sometimes simple is best. A clean and straightforward design, the 1967 Plymouth Valiant remained in production a full 10 years. Continue reading
Pontiac Power in Action! A 1956 Factory Film
Check out the improved Pontiac Strato-Streak V8 for 1956 in an original factory film with several neat stunts. Continue reading
Muy Caliente: the 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
In January of 1964, Lincoln-Mercury rolled out a sporty performance version of the Comet called the Cyclone, and it was a decent seller from the start. Continue reading
A Splendid Failure: The 1932 Packard Light Eight
The 1932 Light Eight was a tremendous value for depression-era car buyers, but a costly misstep for the Packard Motor Car Company. Continue reading
1955: A Record Year for Oldsmobile
With advanced styling and Rocket V8 horsepower, Oldsmobile recorded its best year to date, rising to fourth in the U.S. sales charts. Continue reading
You’ve Never Seen a Dodge Like This: 1965 Monaco
The Chrysler Corporation took dead aim at the hot-selling Pontiac Grand Prix with the elegant and sporty 1965 Dodge Monaco. Continue reading