Pontiac Catalina
Today, exotic cars come in the form of Lamborghinis and Ferraris. But there was time when cars like the Pontiac Catalina were considered very glamorous. In the early 1950s, General Motors was the first to launch pillarless hardtop convertibles. To increase their appeal, designers looked at far away destinations with names that were foreign…. Read More »
Dodge Charger
In 1964, competitors of Pontiac in the low and medium price range watched with envy as consumers flocked to their GTOs. These consumers where drawn in by the GTO’s combination of high performance and affordability. Dodge, one of these envious competitors, realized that it was going to have to match Pontiac in this market…. Read More »
The Dodge Challenger
After using the name “Challenger” in 1959 to market the “value version” of its Coronet model, Dodge applied the name to what would become one of its most popular collector vehicles. The Dodge Challenger has seen three separate generations from 1970 to present day. First Generation Dodge rolled out its Challenger line in the… Read More »
Pontiac Star Chief
The Star Chief was Pontiac’s top trim package for the Pontiac Chieftain. Later generations were built on longer wheelbases. Those versions laid the foundation for the Pontiac Bonneville. Easily identified by its chrome star trim along its side, the car was smooth and iconic as every classic car should be. The First Versions of… Read More »
Dodge Dart
The Dodge Dart is one of Dodge’s older and newer models at once. It was first introduced in 1960 and was produced for sixteen subsequent years until 1976. After a nearly 40-year hiatus, the Dodge Dart was resurrected for a short but sweet three-year run. History The Dart was originally showcased at a 1957… Read More »
GMC 1500
The GMC 1500 was a unique pickup truck in that it went by a few names. It was also one of a kind because it was manufactured by both GMC and Chevrolet. When produced by Chevy, the first generation was referred to as the C10, K10, C20, K20, and C30. The medium and heavy… Read More »
Dodge Royal
The Dodge Royal was part of a small fleet of cars rolled out by Dodge in 1955. Among them included the Coronet, Royal, and ornate Custom Royal. All three were meant to be entry level vehicles. History The Chrysler Corporation was in dire straits by the time the year 1953 rolled around. Chrysler was… Read More »
Ford Country Squire
Station wagons date back to the dawn of automobiles. Then, they were referred to as cargo wagons. Generally, they consisted of aftermarket auto bodies mounted on a car or light truck chassis. They were mainly used for what their names described. They were driven to railway stations to pick up passengers or cargo, then… Read More »
Ford Custom Deluxe
As part of the new redesign of Ford cars after World War II, the name “Custom” was applied to the top trim level of Ford’s automotive line. The 1950 models had a 114-inch wheelbase and were 196.8 inches in length. That year, the name was changed to Custom Deluxe. When the car moved to… Read More »
Plymouth Special DeLuxe
In 1941, the Plymouth Special DeLuxe was released to be a true contender in the market for convertible automobiles. Years earlier in 1932, Walter P. Chrysler suggested that customers in the market for a new car look at all three auto manufacturers, not just Chevrolet and Ford. His suggestion was justified. Shortly after its… Read More »