On October 29, 1954, one of the more creative chapters in Hudson history, the Step-Down era, came to the final page. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
What’s in a Name: The 1951 Packard Patrician
From 1951 through 1956, the Patrician was the top of the line in standard-wheelbase luxury sedans at Packard. Here’s a look at the 1951 introduction. Continue reading
The Chevrolet Class of 1953
Chevy’s second major postwar restyling came in 1953, and with it came new models and some mechanical refinements. Continue reading
1927: The Birth of LaSalle, Cadillac’s Companion Brand
Founded in 1927, Cadillac’s junior LaSalle brand was ultimately not successful, but it produced year after year of memorable cars. Continue reading
The 1970 GTO’s Craziest Option: W-73 Exhaust Cutouts
This is the implausible but almost completely true story of Regular Production Option W-73 for the 1970 Pontiac GTO: driver-operated exhaust cutouts. Continue reading
Transformation: The 1966 Ford Fairlane
With completely new styling for 1966 the Fairlane was a Ford transformed—now it was a genuine contender in the intermediate class. Continue reading
Mistaken Identities: Model A Ford Sport Coupe and Cabriolet
The 1928-31 Ford Model A was offered in a multitude of body styles. Two that are often confused are the Sport Coupe and Cabriolet, but there are easy ways to tell them apart. Continue reading