In 1955-56, the Ford Motor Company produced a car so regal that it wore a stainless steel tiara on its roof: the Fairlane Crown Victoria. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The 90-Day, 47-Year Wonder: 1962 Buick V6
The 1962 Buick V6 flew off the drawing board in less than 90 days and then remained in production for nearly half a century. Continue reading
Video: Building the Ultimate Ford Flathead V8
This engine program combined the classic architecture of the Ford Flathead V8 with the latest parts and technology the performance industry has to offer. Let’s check out the results. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1966 GM Electrovair, an EV Pioneer
General Motors has a long and varied history with alternative-fuel vehicles. Here’s an interesting example from 1966, the battery-electric Electrovair II. Continue reading
The Birth of the Studebaker Avanti
While the Studebaker Avanti is celebrated as a masterpiece in American design today, it was the product of a rush job by an automaker that was almost out of business. Continue reading
A Lost Brooks Stevens Sport Coupe From 1954
It’s long forgotten now, but famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created this rakish sports coupe for the April 1954 issue of Car Life magazine. Continue reading
Years of Progress: A 1941 Chrysler Corporation Film
See how the Chrysler Corporation engineered and built automobiles in 1941, courtesy of this in-depth factory film. Continue reading