370E-40 Special Imperial
In 1935, the year of the Cadillac Series 370E, simply owning a car was something special. Automobiles still shared the road with horse-drawn buggies; an early scene in O, Brother, Where Art Thou will give you an idea of how those roads looked. The automobile had yet to become a status symbol for the… Read More »
Cadillac 341 Fleetwood
The Cadillac 341 Fleetwood is a car for true connoisseurs of classic automobiles. It was produced for only a very short time, between 1927 and 1929, such that only a few people alive today are old enough to remember the car’s original release. If you go to a classic car show, you are likely… Read More »
Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe
If you want evidence of just how fickle the automobile market can be, look no further than the Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe. This model vehicle was fairly popular with consumers for around five years, then sales plummeted and the model was discontinued in the blink of an eye. The Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe was made between… Read More »
The Chrysler 300D
In 1958, America’s Cold War with Russia raged on, as well as the global space race. These conflicts brought NASA into the American lexicon and saw the United States developing rockets and satellites to explore and conquer outer space. For the average American who wished to experience the thrill of high speed space travel,… Read More »
Chrysler Belvedere
The Plymouth Belvedere had a few spectacular personalities. A hardtop coupe released in the early 1950s. A top of the line series known for its elegance and flair. But surprisingly, the Belvedere is far from a household name. In fact, many attribute the name “Belvedere” to a witty butler from a sitcom that aired… Read More »
Pontiac Streamliner
Pontiac, in many cases, is a very unique and historic auto manufacturer. In addition to Oldsmobile, Pontiac had the privilege and benefit of utilizing all three mainstream platforms of General Motors in 1940. Their good fortune was short lived as this accomplishment only lasted for an additional year. The Streamliner was available in three… Read More »
The Ford Mustang
The Ford Motor Company gave birth to the Mustang on April 17, 1964 and applied a sticker price of $2,368. Almost immediately, car dealers were flooded with requests. Initially, Ford estimated approximately 100,000 units would be sold for the year. On the very first day, happy salesmen sold almost 23,000 vehicles. Aside from the… Read More »
Packard Patrician
One of the last Packards to go into production, the first Patricians (Latin for the ruling class) appeared in model year 1951. The Patrician was the top-of-the-line vehicle of the numbered series which began with the Packard 200. Patrician 400s were a step above the 250s and 300s. But more than just the name… Read More »
Jeep Commando
Along with the Toyota Land Cruiser, Ford Bronco, and a few others, the Jeep Commando was one of the first SUVs. It established a market for roomy vehicles that could go off-road in very limited situations but were almost exclusively for paved surfaces. Between 1966 and 1973, the Commando had a very nice run…. Read More »
Willys-Overland Jeepster
While the Jeep Commando was one of the first SUVs, the earlier Jeep Jeepster was one of the first crossovers. Jeepsters were bridge vehicles for Willys-Overland. The company wanted to move away from the military-style jeeps it produced and begin making passenger cars. Willys-Overland, which later became a division of AMC, hoped that the… Read More »