Plymouth came to market in 1959 with an advertising slogan that, considering the over-the-top styling, might cause many to scratch their heads today. Continue reading
Good Taste is Never Extreme: 1959 Plymouth
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Category Archives: Auto History
1966: The Pontiac GTO’s Biggest Year
While the Pontiac GTO would remain a strong seller through the 1960s, its best year came in 1966, rather early in the game. Continue reading
The More Things Change: Buick for 1961
Buick received a complete makeover for 1961 with a cleaner and more conservative look, and there were big changes underneath as well. Continue reading
A Second Look at the First Lincoln Continental
One of the most celebrated American cars ever produced was designed in 35 minutes Here’s the story of the 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr Continental. Continue reading
Going for Baroque: The 1958 Oldsmobiles
The late ’50s has come to be known as the Motor City’s baroque era in automotive styling, and the 1958 Oldsmobile could be a textbook example. Continue reading
It Pays to Buy the Leader: Chevrolet for 1942
By 1942, Chevrolet was the dominant force in the low-priced field, confidently boasting of its sales supremacy with the slogan, “It pays to buy the leader.” Continue reading
The Forward Look Goes Finless: 1961 Plymouth
In 1961, Plymouth offered its first new model in six years without tailfins. While it wasn’t a great success in the showrooms, the lack of fins probably wasn’t a factor. Continue reading