1920 Stutz Series H Bearcat
Since its inception, the Stutz Company and its iconic Bearcat model have etched their names into automotive history. In 1911, the prototype Bearcat racer entered the inaugural Indianapolis 500, untested…
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1952 Jaguar XK120C Competition Roadster
Debuting at the 1948 Earls Court Motor Show, the Jaguar XK120 Roadster took the automotive world by storm, creating an unexpected surge in demand. Originally slated for a limited run…
1950 Lido and Cosmopolitan Capri: Lincoln’s Special Sporty Offerings
Introduced in 1950 as part of Ford Motor Company’s response to General Motors’ glamorous pillarless hardtops, the Lincoln Lido and Cosmopolitan Capri were two distinctive models in the Lincoln lineup….
Hudson Italia: The Hybrid That Bridges Continents
In the gray flannel world of Detroit, Hudson’s design chief, Frank Spring, stood out as a charismatic figure. Son of a wealthy California land baron, educated in Europe, and a…
Under the Hood: The Engineering Visuals of 1956 Continental Mark II
In the captivating tale of automotive legacy, William Clay Ford emerges as the driving force behind the iconic Continental Mark II. The scion of a distinguished lineage, son to Edsel…
Pontiac’s Sporty Ride: 1955-57 Safari Two-Door Wagon
Introduced as a mid-year model in January 1955, the 1955 Pontiac Safari was Pontiac’s sport-luxury station wagon, closely based on the Chevrolet Nomad. Built on Pontiac’s longer Chieftain package with…
1956: Unveiling the Two-Ford Family Marketing Strategy
As the echoes of World War II faded, Ford Motor Company astutely recognized a seismic demographic shift. The surge of families from cities to suburbs, coupled with a growing number…
Innovation Flashback: The Trendy Hurst Lightning Rods Shifter
Looking at an old scrapbooks is not only a journey through personal history but also a nostalgic trip into the fads and styles of bygone eras. In the automotive world,…
Rescuing Studebaker: Was the Master Plan Successful?
As a last-ditch attempt to bring Studebaker back to life in 1963, design genius Brooks Stevens and manufacturing expert Charles Sorensen came up with the Low-Cost Molded Vehicle (LCMV). The…