There are a number of unusual things about Ford’s 1931-32 Convertible Sedans, starting with the fact that Ford didn’t design them. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Ford Story for 1961
With an ever-expanding model line, Ford produced more than 1.3 million cars in 1961 on three distinctively different platforms. Continue reading
The 100 Million Dollar Look: Chrysler for 1955
At the Chrysler Corporation, the Chrysler division’s take on the sensational new Forward Look styling theme was called “The 100 Million Dollar Look.” Continue reading
More of Everything You Want: the 1948 Mercury
The Mercury brand at Ford Motor Company coasted into 1948 with a product that was virtually identical to the previous year, but change was soon coming. Continue reading
The Low-Priced Beauty With the Luxury Ride: 1940 Plymouth
With a complete redesign at Plymouth for 1940, there was a new emphasis on style, interior room, and ride comfort. Continue reading
An Oldsmobile Original: The 1962 Starfire
With Oldsmobile’s most powerful Rocket V8 and luxurious appointments, the 1962 Starfire was a strong seller for the Olds division, but sales faded from there. Continue reading
Built to Better the Best: 1951 Kaiser
Kaiser came to market for 1951 with distinctive new styling, a redesigned chassis, and a bold new slogan: “Built to better the best.” Continue reading