In case you wanted an El Camino but just couldn’t abide Chevrolet emblems, GMC offered the essentially identical Sprint and Caballero. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Lincoln’s Sporty Specials: 1950 Lido and Cosmopolitan Capri
In 1950, Lincoln spruced up its conservative product line with pair of fancy specials, the Lido and Cosmopoitan Capri. Continue reading
The Big Buicks Bow Out: 1976 Electra 225 and Electra Limited
The last of the really big Buicks signed off in 1976 with the Electra 225 and Electra Limited—true heavyweight cruisers. Continue reading
Iacocca’s Woody: The 1983-86 LeBaron Town & Country Convertible
A pet project of Lee Iacocca, the LeBaron Town & Country convertible didn’t sell in large numbers, but it generated publicity for the struggling automaker, as he knew it would. Continue reading
A Second Look at the First Lincoln Continental
One of the most celebrated American cars ever produced was designed in 35 minutes Here’s the story of the 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Continental. Continue reading
The Penalty of Leadership: 1915 Cadillac V8
Cadillac turned the automotive world on its head with the introduction of the 1915 Model 51 V8. Continue reading
The 1957 Buick Lido: A Lost (?) Pininfarina Show Car
Here’s a little-known but fascinating show car from Pininfarina in 1957: a low-slung, Buick-based hardtop coupe called the Lido. Continue reading