The original 1966-70 Toronado was a tough act to follow, but Oldsmobile found some success with the distinctive 1971 remake. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible is Built for Fun
Join us for a vacation adventure in the 1964 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible. It was the last convertible ever produced by the Indiana automaker, as things turned out. Continue reading
Video: Sid Caesar Pitches the 1971 Ford Mustang
The ham is cooking in this memorable campaign for the 1971 Ford Mustang starring the gifted sketch comedian SId Caesar. Continue reading
When They Almost Shrank the Lincoln Continental Mark V
At one point in the development of the Continental Mark V, the luxury coupe was shrunk down to intermediate size, and it looked an awful lot like a Pontiac,too Continue reading
Oldsmobile’s Legendary 1957-58 J2 Package
While the J2 package was offered for only two years, it earned a permanent place in Oldsmobile performance lore. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1968 Nova Super Sport
For performance enthusiasts seeking big horsepower without all the fancy folderol, Chevrolet offered the Nova Super Sport. Continue reading
Gearing for War: The Motor City’s 1942 Blackout Cars
It’s been said that chrome is the offical color of the U.S. auto industry. But in support of the war effort, the brightwork was banished from the final run of 1942 models. Continue reading