Stripped of chrome and devoid of accessories, the Mainline was Ford’s bare-bones, plain-Jane price leader from 1952 to 1956. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1952-56 Ford Mainline
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Category Archives: Auto History
Last of the Leviathans: 1978 Cadillac Eldorado
Introduced in 1967, the front-wheel drive Cadillac Eldorado grew and grew until it could grow no more, reaching its limit in 1978. Continue reading
Hernando’s Last Stand: the 1959 DeSoto
While the Chrysler Corporation’s DeSoto division somehow managed to stagger into the 1961 season, the final year the brand offered a full lineup came in 1959. Continue reading
George Walker’s Personal Favorite: The 1959 Ford
George Walker, the flamboyant styling chief at the Ford Motor Company, called the 1959 Ford the best design of his tenure there. That’s worth a closer look. Continue reading
Sport Coupe Dreams: 1966 AMC Vixen Concept
In the spring of 1966, American Motors presented Project IV, four concept cars that might represent the company’s future—including a sporty coupe called the Vixen. Continue reading
Engineering Ford’s First Hardtop: The 1951 Custom Victoria
Gordon Buehrig, the designer of the stunning Cord 810, was also responsible for the Ford Motor Company’s first hardtop, the 1951 Custom Victoria. Continue reading
1953: The Return of the Packard Clipper
In 1953, Packard brought back the Clipper name to stake out a place in the mid-priced field competing against Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. Continue reading