1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Hardtop Coupé
In response to the triumph of the Ford Mustang in 1964, General Motors swiftly entered the grow rapidly Pony Car market with the 1967 debut of the Chevrolet Camaro and…
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1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster
Priced higher than the coveted 300SL sports car and nearly double the cost of top-tier Cadillacs of its time, the Mercedes-Benz 300S emerged as an epitome of automotive exclusivity. Unveiled…
1959 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible
During the 1950s, people were very lavish, and the 1959 Cadillac is a true icon of that time. It represents the idea that more was better and that too much…
1960 Facel Vega Excellence EX1
Post-World War II, as luxury car manufacturers in France faced a decline, Facel Vega emerged in 1954, making a remarkable transition from a metal stamping company to a producer of…
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…
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…
The 1957 Fiat ‘Nuova’ 500
The ‘Nuova’ 500, introduced in 1957 as FIAT’s successor to the iconic ‘Topolino,’ marked a revolutionary shift from its pre-war design. With unitary construction, an opening fabric roof, and all-independent…
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…
Exclusive Run: The Lone Year of the 1958 Chevrolet Delray
In October of 1957, the 1958 Delray made its dealer debut, taking a step beyond its previous role as an interior package for the mid-range Two-Ten series. The name Delray,…