Today the Jeep XJ-001 exists only in photographs, but it was a fascinating project from the little Toledo automaker that’s well worth checking out. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
Sixties Showboat: The Fabulous 1968 Dodge Charger III
Easily one of the most radical factory show cars of the 1960s, the Dodge Charger III has made a lasting impression throughout the automotive world. Here’s a closer look at Chrysler’s famed wild thing. Continue reading
Pressing Forward: the 1966 American Motors Cavalier Prototype
Out of sheer necessity, little American Motors was often the most creative of the Motor City carmakers in the 1960s. Here’s another great example: the 1966 AMC Cavalier prototype. Continue reading
Video: Dave Garroway pitches the 1953 Corvette
This great little promotional reel showcases the exciting new Corvette, a major departure for Chevrolet in 1953. The story of America’s longest-running sports car starts right here. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell Showpiece: 1963 Oldsmobile J-TR
Based on a production 1963 F-85 convertible, the Oldsmobile J-TR show car is little known today, but it bears the unmistakable stamp of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1984 Pontiac Fiero
.Opinions vary regarding the Fiero, Pontiac’s mid-engine sports car, but gearheads agree it was an interesting effort. Here’s an original 1984 GM video with a behind-the-scenes look at the two-seater’s unique engineering. Continue reading
When Car Interiors Were Colorful
Auto cabins are rather drab these days. Brown, gray, black. Let’s turn back the clock a few years and recall when car interiors from the Motor City were celebrations of color. Continue reading