The sleek Mark VIII of 1993 through 1998 marked the final chapter of the Lincoln Mark story, one that began all the way back in 1939. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The American Motors Rebel for 1969
This TV campaign for the 1969 Rebel foreshadows the introduction of AMC’s muscle car, the Rebel Machine, just one year later. Continue reading
Buick’s Biggest V8: The 1970-76 455
Buick was long known for its big V8s with loads of torque, and the biggest of all arrived in 1970 with the 455. Continue reading
Don’t Call it an Aero: The 1955 Willys Bermuda
For 1955, Willys Motors ditched the Aero name and rebranded its compact two-door hardtop as the Bermuda. Continue reading
Front-Wheel Drive Pioneer: The 1917 Frontmobile
Front-wheel drive is hardly a recent development. Here’s a fascinating and unorthodox example from 1917, the Frontmobile. Continue reading
Video: Meet the Driverized 1953 Ford Trucks
Check out the Ford trucks for 1953—their roomy new cabs are now driverized.
1964: The Return of the El Camino
After a three-year hiatus, in 1964 the El Camino returned to the Chevrolet lineup, this time based on the intermediate-sized Chevelle platform. Continue reading