It would be difficult to pick the ultimate celebrity car endorsement, but here’s one leading candidate from Chrysler: The Imperial Frank Sinatra edition of 1981-82. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The 1957 Unit-Construction Hoax—Wait, What?
This provocative teaser on the cover of a 1956 car magazine was so intriguing we had to go find a copy ourselves and check it out. Continue reading
Opulence at a Discount: The 1972-76 Ford Thunderbird
The 1972-76 Thunderbird was a virtual clone of the regal Continental Mark IV, but it was priced at thousands less. For luxury car buyers, it was the deal of the century.
Video: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and the 1976 Chevrolets
In the 1970s, GM’s most popular division crafted a slogan declaring that Chevy and the USA were one in the same: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” Continue reading
Video: How Does a Radial Engine Work? The Clearest Explanation Yet
Got three minutes? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of the radial engine that anyone can understand, including the important points you want to know. Continue reading
Syd Mead’s 1975 Playboy Land Yacht
A luxury bachelor pad on wheels, Syd Mead’s Playboy Land Yacht was the ultimate motorized expression of the Playboy Lifestyle. Continue reading
Great News! A 1955 Chevrolet Film
Learn all about the revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet in this info-packed factory promotional film. Continue reading