Fifteen years after the original NASCAR aero wars, General Motors revived the strategy with the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 and Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
America’s First All-Steel Station Wagon: 1946 Willys Jeep
One of the the smallest automakers, Willys-Overland, produced one of the industry’s more significant innovations: the all-steel station wagon. Continue reading
Video: WWII Army Mechanics Customize a Jeep
Check out this wild customized Jeep built by two Army Air Force soldiers serving in the South Pacific in 1945. Continue reading
What’s In a Name: 1971-73 Buick Centurion
At just three years, the Centurion name had a remarkably short life in the Buick product lineup. Let’s take a closer look at these rare animals. Continue reading
Turbos For The People: 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder
When Chevrolet introduced turbocharging on the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder, it was an important innovation, and a surprisingly affordable one, too. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1961 Ford Galaxie
International glamor is the theme for this 1961 Ford Galaxie spot filmed at the Villa d’Este on the outskirts of Rome. Continue reading
1973: Plymouth’s Biggest Year
In 1973, Plymouth was at its peak in sales and production. Unfortunately, it was mainly downhill from there. Continue reading