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
1966 – 1982 Fiat 124 Spider: A Tarnished Classic
When Americans of a certain age think of Fiat, we tend think of the 124 Spyder or the rakish Bertone designed X1/9 that outlived it in our market. Those cars … Continue reading
1967-1971 Ford Thunderbird: Opening New Doors
The Ford Thunderbird was positioned as Ford’s top car in America since its inception in 1955. As Ford’s flagship product, it was a sports car geared more towards luxury, as opposed to Chevrolet’s Corvette which aspired to be an all-out sports car with a few luxuries.
1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest: When Good things Came in Smaller Packages
I have to admit that while growing up, I developed a bias against the American car. It was not a consistent one, just a kind of selective distain that assumed any American car built before the late ‘90s was subpar – even if they were great looking (as many were).
Facel Vega 1961-1964: The Glory and the Power
The Vega II was a big beautiful car created by a wealthy playboy industrialist Jean Daninos. His company’s hand built custom cars like the Excellence sedan took the post war world by storm.
1964.5 – 1966 Ford Mustang: What Becomes a Legend Most
The Ford Mustang was arguably the most important American car of the 1960s. With it, Ford captured the spirit of youth and the young at heart in ways the similar Falcon / Comet could not.
1968 – 1974 Datsun 510: The Secret Sports car
It might surprise some people that Datsun is still a functioning brand. Nissan, it’s parent company re-launched the brand in 2013 after transitioning completely to Nissan from Datsun in 1986 (in the American market). As a sub brand, Datsun offers low-cost, low appeal small cars in developing markets like India.
1968 -1970 Dodge Charger: America’s Muscle Car Darling
For all the hoopla about the Charger, it’s still the luxury centered models that I find the most intriguing. First off the Charger’s coke bottle styling is one of the era’s best.
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle COPO: As SS of a Different Stripe
When I was a kid, my parents on a few occasions would take us to a family reunion near Martinsville Virginia. I really did not know too many people, but … Continue reading
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