Mercury moved upmarket for 1955 with a new top-of-the-line model called the Montclair, and the top may have been the greatest attraction. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Under the Hood of the 1951 GM LeSabre Dream Car
GM/s most famous dream car, the 1951 LeSabre, has an equally remarkable engine under the hood: an experirmental V8 with a bunch of exotic features. Continue reading
How it Works: Ford Twin I-Beam Suspension
In 1965, Ford introduced a novel and interesting independent front suspension for trucks known as the Twin I-Beam. Here’s how it works. Continue reading
1950: The Birth of the Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1950 Chevy Bel Air brought an exciting new body style and a model name that would stay with the brand for decades. Continue reading
Amos Northup, The Independent Auto Designer
Amos Northup was not just the leading designer for the independent automakers in the thirties, he was the most independent of designers. Continue reading
An El Camino By Any Other Name: GMC Sprint and Caballero, 1971-87
In case you wanted an El Camino but just couldn’t abide Chevrolet emblems, GMC offered the essentially identical Sprint and Caballero. Continue reading
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