Chrysler Corporation design chief Virgil Exner was a style leader of the Motor City with his dramatic Forward Look theme, and it reached its finale with the 1961 Chryslers. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Magic Touch: A 1953 Chevrolet Film
Here’s an up-close look at the 1953 Chevrolet in a nicely done factory dealer film. Continue reading
Who Killed the Corvair?
According to popular lore, consumer advocate Ralph Nader put the Corvair out of business. But Nader didn’t do it. So who or what did? We could say it was an inside job. Continue reading
Mercury’s Best Year: 1978
Founded by Edsel Ford in 1939, the Mercury brand celebrated its best year in 1978, and then soldiered on for another 32 years despite steadily falling sales. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1986 Camaros
Meet the full lineup of 1986 Camaros in this original Chevrolet dealer video. Continue reading
Balance: A 1935 Chevrolet Film
See how a fascinating variety of vehicles compare to the well-rounded 1935 Chevrolet in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading
The Next Look in Cars: 1950-51 Aero Nose Studebaker
Studebaker predicted that its 1950-51 Aero Nose models were the future of automotive styling, but the trend stuck for only two short years. Continue reading