In 1955 and 1956, the hot-sellling Buick division briefly joined Ford and Chevrolet as the third member of the Big Three. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
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
2023 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Here’s our report on this year’s edition of one of our favorite vintage car events, the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. Naturally, we included a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Keeping Pace With Cadillac: The 1931 Marmon Sixteen
In the classic era of American luxury automobiles, an Indianapolis automaker challenged the best that Cadillac could offer with the Marmon Sixteen. Continue reading
Buick Riviera Rides Again, 1977-78
The 1977-78 Buick Riviera was a perfectly fine car, but ultimately it failed to distinguish itself in the crowded and competitive personal-luxury category. Continue reading