1977 to 1981 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe: Window of Opportunity
The Impala name goes back to 1956, but it wasn’t long before the full-sized car made a name for itself in 1960s performance circles. In a similar story of performance … Continue reading
1976 – 1986 Porsche 924: The Shape of GT Cars To Come
The Porsche 924 is remembered as Porsche’s first water cooled front engine car, although the larger and more expensive 928 was on the boards first, the 924 beat it to … Continue reading
2017-2019 Buick LaCrosse: The Last American Buick?
Buick is one of those American brands I admire, but could never quite see myself in. During the ‘80s it was different. Memories of sporty little Opels from Germany blended … Continue reading
1970.5 Ford Falcon: Passing the Torch
The Ford Falcon was one of the first American cars of the ‘60s that I actually had any real interest in. The Mustang that it spawned overshadowed it, but the … Continue reading
The Curious Rise and Fall of the Stacked Headlight
One of the things I enjoy about cars are watching design trends come and go. While admiring a series of illustrations by Art Fitzpatrick and Van Kaufman of Pontiac sales … Continue reading
2024 BMW 5 Series: Still On Top?
There’s a new BMW 5 Series. The eighth generation of BMW’s midsize executive sedan is bigger softer and unoffensive. It’s taller, wider and longer to the point of being larger … Continue reading
2023 Lotus Emira: Hethel’s Last Gas
Almost ten years ago Lotus announced that 3 or 4 new cars were being planned. At the time the company only had three cars (Elise, Exige and Evora) and was … Continue reading
1986 Buick Century GS: One Off or Knock Off?
Most people think of Buick as a brand for older people. Even Buick was aware of this impression long ago when it made muscle cars like the GSX. When the … Continue reading
2017 – 2024 Genesis G70: The Start of Something Good
Genesis might be one of the most low-key luxury brands available in America. Its cars have steadily gained a reputation as being solidly built, capable and stylish. Watching the South … Continue reading
2005-2010 Cadillac BLS: The Cadillac of European Cars
For much of my life American luxury cars reveled in the concept of American luxury – that being big powerful soft riding sedans. Then at some point, perhaps starting in … Continue reading
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