Ford created one of America’s most beloved pickups with the launch of the F-100 in 1953. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Two More EVs Too Soon: 1978-80 Globe-Union Endura and Maxima
Built by one of the world’s largest battery suppliers, the Globe-Union Endura and Maxima demonstrated the possibilities for lead-acid batteries, and their limitations. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Two-Door Sport Wagon: 1955-57 Safari
Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon, the Safari, shares much with its corporate cousin the Nomad, but there are some significant differences, too. Continue reading
1955: Buick Joins the Big 3
In 1955 and 1956, the hot-sellling Buick division briefly joined Ford and Chevrolet as the third member of the Big Three. Continue reading
Yes, It Flew: The 1943 Jeep Rotabuggy
It was said the World War II Jeep could do almost anything—if only it could fly. Meet the 1943 Hafner Rotabuggy, the unlikely pairing of a Willys Jeep and a gyrocopter. Continue reading
Mercury’s Muscle Tank: The 1969-70 Marauder X-100
For drivers who wanted their muscle in a full-sized luxury coupe with all the trimmings, Mercury offered the Marauder X-100. Continue reading
Gullwing Dreams: The 1961 Dodge Flitewing
The 1961 Dodge Flitewing was intended to guide future exterior designs at the Chrysler Corporation, but plans can change. Continue reading