Pontiac Bonneville
In the northeastern portion of Utah, there is a stretch of desolate flatland approximately 100-square miles. Bonneville is part of the Great Salt Lake Desert. The area became synonymous with speed after a man named Sir Malcolm Campbell, aka “Bluebird”, broke the land speed record there. He was the first to break the 300… Read More »
Dodge Meadowbrook
The Dodge Meadowbrook was manufactured and produced by Dodge from 1949 to 1954. The Meadowbrook was designed to act as the middle ground, above the Wayfarer and below the Coronet. Interestingly enough, the Meadowbrook was largely identical to the Coronet in almost every way. The differences included the trim and the quality of equipment… Read More »
The Pontiac Chieftain
The Pontiac Chieftain was the crown jewel in Pontiac’s new post World War II generation. With its contemporary style and clean lines, the 1949 Chieftain was released in four models- the Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Business Coupe, and the Deluxe Convertible Coupe. At the time, all Pontiacs rode the same 120-inch wheelbase chassis. A year… Read More »
The Dodge Coronet
First Generation The First Generation of the Dodge Coronet was one of the first models to show off the brand’s post-war body type. The 1949 Coronet was a shorter car that had a 115-inch wheelbase. One of the appealing features of the initial Coronet was its three-speed, fluid transmission. The 1950 version of the… Read More »
Plymouth Suburban
The name “Suburban” was a title attributed to many automobiles over the years. Plymouth attached it to their station wagon in 1949 at the start of the vehicles 30 year campaign. Before then, Plymouth’s only station wagon was a 4-door “woodie” named so due to the interesting choice of faux-wood paneling on the sides…. Read More »
Chrysler Newport Town & Country
When Chrysler started up its Town & Country line of vehicles in 1941, the general manager, David Wallace, envisioned a line of station wagons that were more “civilized” than those on the road at the time. This vision culminated with the 1950 Newport version of the Town & Country line. Chrysler advertised this Town… Read More »
The Chrysler Windsor
Chrysler introduced the Windsor line of vehicles in 1939, and manufactured the line on and off over the next two decades. The Windsor was a full-size offering from Chrysler that was initially positioned above Chrysler’s entry-level Royal, which eventually took over Chrysler’s highest price crown in 1951. Upon its introduction, the Windsor was Chrysler’s… Read More »
Cadillac Eldorado
The Cadillac Eldorado is a luxury car produced between the model years of 1952 and 2002. When it debuted, the Eldorado was the most luxurious Cadillac on the market. Between 1965 and 1972, Cadillac made Eldorado with Fleetwood bodies similar to those of early Cadillac convertibles and roadsters from before the Second World War…. Read More »
Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
When international travel enthusiasts first hear the word Biarritz, they usually think of a seaside resort town in southwestern France, where the attractions include casinos and surfing. If you grew up during the Golden Age of the American road trip or if you are a fan of classic cars, there is another Biarritz, and… Read More »
Chrysler Saratoga
Spanning from 1939 all the way to 1995, Chrysler introduced several waves of the Saratoga vehicle line. Chrysler first introduced the First Generation Saratoga in 1939 and this initial run extended until 1942. After a brief hiatus, Chrysler reintroduced the Saratoga in 1946 and produced the second variation of the Saratoga until 1952. Then,… Read More »