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
1971-1974 Plymouth Road Runner: Playing the Supporting Cast
We are all familiar with the concept of car as star, but never say much about the co-star car or the hard working supporting actors. Like the main star, a … Continue reading
1984-2023 Chrysler Mini Vans – The Magic Wagon
As a lover of most things car related, I was happy to see a 1/64 scale diecast replica of the original Dodge Caravan from 1984 appear on the shelves at my local Target.
1989 – 1994 Plymouth Laser: First In, First Out
I’ve always been a big fan of the original Diamond Star coupes. The first one to make it to dealer lots, the Plymouth Laser had always been my least favorite in a highly regarded trio.
1987-1989 Shelby CSX: More Than Meets the Eye
For much of my young adult life, I had come to think of Chrysler as doomed to occupy third wheel in the American Big Three hierarchy. Maybe for that reason … Continue reading
1971 Plymouth ‘Cuda – A Legend in Our Time
Elsewhere here I mention one of my favorite ironic MOPAR muscle cars, not the fire breathing HEMI equipped Plymouth ‘Cuda, but it’s more sedate luxury variant called the Barracuda Gran Coupe. … Continue reading
2008 – Dodge Challenger Superbird: Missed Flight of Fancy
Ahh, the 4th of July. Apple pie, smoking rubber in back and a big V8s up front. This is the time of year when many Americans swell with nationalistic pride. … Continue reading
1978-1990 Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon: Two Cars One Mission
If you follow Chrysler history closely, you know that it can be summarized at times by crisis and innovation in equal measures. With each new threat of bankruptcy, the company … Continue reading
1969-1971 Chrysler 300: When Big Was Beautiful
1969 was a turbulent year. Protests, riots and rising inflation made headlines. Despite all the gloom and doom, the Flower Power movement was in full bloom and men were walking … Continue reading
1987-1995 Dodge Shadow/Plymouth Sundance: From Michigan to Mexico
Have you ever noticed how some cars just seem to fit into the fabric of things because they were so common? The Dodge Shadow /Plymouth Sundance pair was that type … Continue reading
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