The EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition is one of America’s top collector car shows and a Detroit institution. Here’s our report on the 2017 event with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Video: Ford Introduces the 1957 Skyliner
Ford rocked the Motor City in 1957 with the introduction of the Skyliner, the industry’s first all-metal production convertible. This original four-minute film introduces the new feature and includes a neat, clear demonstration. Watch this. Continue reading
Preview: EyesOn Design 2017
Coming next Sunday, Father’s Day: One of America’s great classic car shows in support of a wonderful cause, the annual EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. From this week’s media preview, here’s a full report. Continue reading
Willys-Overland Oddball: The 1950 Alcoa Coupe
In 1950, Willys-Overland and Alcoa partnered teamed up to create a four-passenger prototype coupe based on the automaker’s boxy station wagon. Here’s a closer look at the unusual beast. Continue reading
Forerunner of the Hawk: The 1955 Studebaker President Speedster
Before there was a Studebaker Hawk, there was the 1955 President Speedster, and it foreshadowed the style and features of the 1956-1964 Hawk model line. Let’s have a closer look. Continue reading
Buick’s Lost Motorama Roadster: the 1955 Wildcat III
Nobody seems to know for sure what became of the Wildcat III, Buick’s sporty 1955 Motorama dream car. Let’s have another look at the gone-but-not-forgotten four-seat roadster. Continue reading
Stillborn: The 1947 Willys 6-70
Flush with success with the World War II Jeep, Willys-Overland attempted to re-enter the passenger car market in 1947 with the model 6-70. It never happened, alas, but it’s a fascinating story. Continue reading