Closing out a memorable 11-year run, the 1965 300L was the grand finale for the luxurious yet muscular Chrysler letter-series cars. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Small Wonder: the 1946 Brogan Doodlebug
It may be small, but it sure is adorable. Check out the 1946 Brogan Doodlebug, the creation of a prolific Ohio inventor. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1950-81 Pontiac Catalina
For more than a decade Pontiac was an industry leader, and the Catalina was usually its best-selling model. Here’s a brief but fond look back. Continue reading
Video: Meet the ’73 Chevy Vega, the Very Happy Car
For 1973, Chevrolet marketed its Vega subcompact as “the very happy car.” But in the end, hundreds of thousands of Vega owners weren’t very happy at all. Continue reading
Video: Buster Keaton Pitches the 1960 Jeep Line
Here’s the legendary silent film actor Buster Keaton to pitch the 1960 Jeep line from WIllys Motors. Continue reading
It Came From North Hollywood: The 1964 Mercury Super Marauder
Designed in Dearborn and built by George Barris in California, the Mercury Super Marauder made the custom car show scene in 1964. Continue reading
GM’s Most Obscure Make: The 1920-21 Sheridan
In May of 1920, General Motors announced the launch of an ambitious new car division, but the plan quickly fell apart. Continue reading