In 1955 Chrysler introduced the polyspherical cylinder-head design for its Spitfire V8, a less-expensive alternative to the mighty but costly hemi. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
What’s in a Name: The 1949 Lincoln Cosmopolitan
In 1949, Lincoln welcomed a new flagship model, the Cosmopolitan, but its stay at the top of the line was short-lived. Continue reading
The Studebaker Class of 1964
There were notable changes at Studebaker for the 1964 model year, but they weren’t all for the better. It was the final year of production in the United States. Continue reading
Big Muscle: The 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
With 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, the big Toronado GT was the most powerful machine in the Oldsmobile lineup for 1970. Continue reading
Less is More: the 1967 Camaro Z28 V8
One of the most potent of the original Chevy Small-Blocks was also one of the smallest: the 302 cubic-inch V8 in the Camaro Z28. Continue reading
Hen’s Tooth: the 1960 Edsel Ranger Convertible
Any 1960 Edsel is an unusual sight today, relatively speaking, but the convertible is especially rare: Only 76 were produced. Continue reading
Autodynamics: The 1957 Dodge Story
For 1957, Dodge brought a new term to the automotive vocabulary: autodynamics. Let’s check out the cars and see what that was all about. Continue reading