The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation no longer exists, but somehow a lone prototype for one of its most memorable cars, the 1951-1954 Henry J, managed to survive. Here’s the tale of the one-of-a-kind 1948 AMP. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Pontiac’s Sporty Showpiece: The 1961 Tempest Monte Carlo
A slick two-seat speedster based on a production 1961 Tempest, Pontiac’s Monte Carlo was one of the more intriguing entries on the show car scene in 1961-1962. And in modified form, the car is still around today. Continue reading
Video: Chevrolet’s Mid-Engine Aerovette Concept
This four-minute film features a rare, close-up look at one of the most fascinating General Motors concept cars ever: the Chevrolet Aerovette. Continue reading
Skylark III: Buick’s Fabulous Italian Two-Seater
In 1957-60, Buick and Pininfarina teamed up to create a stunning experimental two-seat coupe called the Skylark III. Here’s more on this beautiful but little-known prototype. Continue reading
Video: The 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept
Here’s an original PR video from General Motors starring a bold concept vehicle with a number of forward-looking Pontiac features: the 1988 Banshee IV. Continue reading
Station Wagon Dreams: The 1964 Ford Aurora
The fabulous Detroit dream car era brought a flood of coupe, sedan, and convertible concepts, while station wagons were relatively rare. Ford took an interesting stab at the category with the 1964 Aurora show car. Continue reading
Mercury’s Fabulous Failure: The 1956 XM-Turnpike Cruiser
Mercury’s XM-Turnpike Cruiser may have been a flop, but it was an influential one, foreshadowing the division’s 1957-1959 production cars. Let’s circle back for a second look. Continue reading