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…
In the summer of 1928 at Madison Square Garden, Walter P. Chrysler defied warnings and launched Plymouth, his entry into the low-priced car market. Competing against giants like Ford and…
In the early 1970s, the Mercury Marquis embraced luxury and style, blurring the lines between its Ford LTD sibling and the higher-end Lincoln models. With a sizable frame and a…
In the early 1950s, Studebaker introduced the distinctive “Aero Nose” design, a brainchild of Raymond Loewy and executed by stylist Bob Bourke. This radical styling, inspired by aviation, featured a…
The 69-70 Marauder X-100 from Mercury was an strong influence, not only in size but also in the luxury muscle car market. Despite sharing a smaller wheelbase than its Mercury…
In “A Christmas Story,” the creators carefully shape a nostalgic setting, evoking the late ’30s and early ’40s. Jean Shepherd, a true car enthusiast, infuses his love for automobiles into…
At the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, Ford showcased its 1959 models in a fashion show at the U.S. Pavilion, where the cars received a gold medal from the Comité Français…
Howard Carpenter Marmon, a pioneer in the U.S. auto industry, introduced the Marmon Sixteen in the spring of 1931, aiming to rival Cadillac’s V16. The Marmon Sixteen featured an advanced…
Step back in time with a 1969 Pontiac commercial that’s more than just an ad; it’s a star-studded spectacle featuring iconic actors from the era. Broderick Crawford, known for Highway…