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….
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 1952, Studebaker, celebrating its centennial year, showcased its complete manufacturing process in a captivating film. Operating from its extensive South Bend, Indiana factory, Studebaker demonstrated its prowess, with forging…
Charles W. Nash went from being an orphaned farm boy to a major figure in the auto business, which is a true “rags-to-riches” story. His toughness and smart management helped…
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…
The Mercury Bobcat, introduced in 1975, aimed to capitalize on the success of the Ford Pinto, offering buyers a subcompact option under the Lincoln-Mercury division. Marketed as the Bobcat MPG…
In 1953, Ford’s truck campaign introduced a humorous approach to highlight a significant selling point—the redesigned and modernized cab featured in the major truck lines. This new cab, humorously referred…
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…
The 1977-78 Buick Riviera, though a high-priced luxury vehicle, struggled to stand out in terms of distinctive styling, blending in with the entry-level LeSabre. Built on GM’s downsized B-body platform,…