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…
Vintage Cars
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…
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…
1928: Walter P. Chrysler Unveils the Plymouth
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…
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,…
1971-87 GMC Sprint and Caballero : The El Camino Alternatives
The 1971 GMC Sprint was, in essence, a Chevrolet El Camino with minimal differences, emphasizing badge engineering between GMC and Chevrolet light vehicles. From design to mechanical components, the Sprint…
The Epic Hudson Hornets: A Glimpse Inside from 1951–57
The Hudson Hornet, introduced in 1951, quickly became a standout model in Hudson’s lineup, overshadowing other models with its success both in showrooms and on the NASCAR circuit. The Hornet…
Hudson’s Final Chapter: 1957 Farewell
The final generation of Hudson cars, produced from 1955 to 1957, shared their platform with the Nash Statesman and Ambassador after the merger that created American Motors. Nicknamed the “Hash,”…
1971 Mercury Marquis: Are You Up for the Blindfold Challenge?
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…
Revolutionary Design: Studebaker’s 1950-51 Aero Nose Takes the Spotlight
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…