Only five years after its founding, the Plymouth division at Chrysler rose to number three in the U.S. sales charts, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Pontiac Class of 1960
The 1960 Pontiacs set the stage for the GM division’s rise to the top as the youth and performance brand of the ’60s. Continue reading
The Car Designed With You in Mind: 1949 DeSoto
In 1949 DeSoto introduced its first new postwar cars, with the emphasis on comfort, practicality, and value. Continue reading
A Minor Sleeve-Valve Mystery: The 1927-28 Falcon-Knight
In 1927-28, Willys-Overland briefly offered a new, low-priced companion brand to the Willys-Knight, the Falcon-Knight. After all these years, it’s not clear exactly why. Continue reading
A Different Slant: the 1968 Ford Fairlane and Torino Fastbacks
For 1968, Ford offered Fairlane and Torino hardtops in two flavors: a conventional three-box Sport Coupe and a slant-roofed Fastback. Let’s see how that worked out. Continue reading
No Gears to Shift! The 1933-35 Reo Self-Shifter
For the U.S. auto industry, there were twists and turns on the path to the fully automatic transmission. Here’s a fascinating detour from 1933-35, the Reo Self-Shifter. Continue reading
Video: The Streets of Detroit in 1951
Detroit was near its peak in population and employment in 1951, when this film begins. Let’s look in on some priceless Motor City history. Continue reading