The 1956 Fury was Plymouth’s first stand-alone model that was marketed specifically on performance. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A Pontiac Fit for a Queen: The 1963 Maharani Show Car
Royally decked out, this Pontiac Bonneville show car of 1963 was given a royal name: the Maharani. Continue reading
Video: The ’71 Plymouth Satellite is America’s Lowest-Priced 2-Door Intermediate
The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading
A Mercury for Misers: The 1956 Medalist
For the car shoppers of 1956 who wanted the prestige of a premium car without the costly premium features, Mercury offered the stripped-down Medalist. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane
While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading
Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91
Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading
Video: The 1967 Caprice is the Grand Chevrolet
The most luxurious Chevrolet yet, the 1967 Caprice Custom was billed as “the Grand Chevrolet.” And fender skirts were back. Continue reading