“We’re creating a buzz,” declared plucky American Motors with the introduction of the Hornet, its replacement for the company’s mainstay, the Rambler American. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
LaFayette, We are Here! Nash’s 1934-40 Companion Brand
The LaFayette of 1934-40, a Nash junior brand and model, was named after a high-born French nobleman who became a hero of the American Revolutionary War. Continue reading
Hauling in Style: The 1937-39 Studebaker Coupe-Express
Studebaker made an early and earnest attempt at the hybrid car/pickup market with the 1937-39 Coupe-Express. Continue reading
Video: The 1977 Ford Pinto Kicks up its Heels
For 1977, the Ford Pinto got its first real styling makeover and a bunch of new features. Continue reading
1937: The End of the Ford V8 Roadster Era
The 1937 model year saw the end of the traditional Ford Roadster body style—in U.S. production, anyway. Continue reading
100 Years of the GM Milford Proving Ground in 100 Seconds
You could easily spend six months exploring the gigantic Milford Proving Ground, but GM has compressed the tour down to 100 seconds in this neat video. Continue reading
Video: Meet The Dodge-Sized 1967 Dart
Here’s a closer look at the 1967 Dodge Dart, the newly redesigned Chrysler Compact now coming into its own. Continue reading