After struggling through much of the Great Depression, Pontiac came roaring back in 1941 with a complete line of stylish, well-equipped cars. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1955: Plymouth Leans Into The Forward Look
In 1955, Plymouth recorded its best year to date with The Forward Look, the Chrysler Corporation’s dramatic new styling theme created by Virgil Exner. Continue reading
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness: The Oldsmobile Quad 4
The Oldsmobile Quad 4 was introduced with high hopes, but the double-overhead cam engine never lived up to expectations. Continue reading
Ablest Car on the American Road: The 1952 Ford
For 1952, the game-changing 1949 Ford received its first major redesign. “Newest car under the sun,” Ford declared. Here was the “ablest car on the American road.” Continue reading
America’s Friction Drive Automobile: The 1907-15 Cartercar
The Cartercar was the best-known friction-drive automobile in the early years of the U.S. car industry. Here’s how it worked. Continue reading
1985 de Ville: The Cadillac of Tomorrow
A new de Ville arrived in 1985. and this Cadillac was more than two feet shorter and 500 lbs lighter than the previous model. Continue reading
America’s New Post-War Car: The 1947 Kaiser
Into a booming seller’s market for new cars in the USA, the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation launched the boldly designed 1947 Kaiser. Continue reading