Jun
12
During the dark days of the OPEC gas crisis and still doing damage control from the debacle known as the Vega GM and Chevy needed an answer to the small car question. VW, Toyota and Datsun were increasing the small car market share and Chevy needed to act fast. The …
Jun
10
This very “Milk Truck” looking “Micro-Van” was produced between 1958-1971.It maker was known as the builder of large ships not cars or vans.Very VW Micro-bus like it was in fact 3/4 the size of the famous hippie wagon. Its sedan brother shared its very time 356cc engine. That tiny rear …
Jun
01
This quality car maker opened its door in 1909. In its first year it produced 500 vehicles. By 1910 they sold over 5000 automobiles. Founded by two brothers who were former Ford and Oldsmobile employees they left the company the company that beared their name by 1912. They would also …
May
21
In an effort to make more “Portly” customers feel good about purchasing a Hybrid GM has decided to introduce models that appear “weight impaired” like their “chubby” owners. GM has not disclosed what the name will be but has axed names like “Blubber-mobile” and”Fat-a-sourus” People from deep inside GM has …
May
20
With dreams of Vintage Vw’s and VW parts dancing in his head Carlisle Johnny headed to the 2013 Carlisle Import and Kit Car Nationals. The horrible getting off Long Island traffic made the drive more Horse and Buggy slow than usual but after 7 grueling hours of driving Carlisle Johnny …
May
18
I’m 50 years this July 4th. A milestone to be sure. As I’m getting older I see that certain choices in my life were good and others not so good. Now don’t get me wrong picking the correct wine at dinner is not a life changing event. By choices …
May
15
In the world of automotive Junk-a-teria’s and by gone era relics you will not find a better place to browse than Anthony Automotive in Port Jefferson New York. Owner Anthony Vertucci is a master tech who not only takes pride in his work but cares about his 1000′s of loyal …
Jun
01
This car was only produced between 1923-1927. It was the mid price division of another car company.Its founder produced it as direct competition to Buick and Nash.Its flamboyant founder was known as the father GM and as a man who would win big and lose even bigger.As usual overspending and …
Jun
01
The founder of this company was one of the greatest automotive pioneers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Henry Ford would copy his mass production methods for his Model T. This company was founded in 1905 when its creater left GM to form his own company. They would make vehicles …
Apr
08
If you were a portly TV detective named Frank Cannon in the 1970′s you only drove one kind of car. A Lincoln Mark Series. Maybe you had no choice due to your large gullet or maybe you just wanted the best Personal Luxury Car money could buy. In 1971 When …
Mar
15
Part of a junkyard in the Swiss village of Kaufdorf this Fiat Topolino was part of an over 800 car collection featuring Europeon cars from the 1930′s to 1980′s. The Fiat Topolino was built between 1936-1955. Its name Topolino in Italian means “Little Mouse“ The Topo was powered by a very mice …
Feb
15
Lets face facts..GM from the early 1950′s till the late 1960′s had the automotive world in the palm of their hands. With concept cars styled by GM’s God of style Harley Earl the Motorama shows of the 50′s showcased and wrote the book on future automotive design. The pictured automobile was …
Oct
12
The Maker of this model bragged “This car leads a double life” That might of a been true since its name was very “Hobo” like. Built between 1949-1952 this early SUV-esq vehicle indeed was half sedan half hauler. The maker of this unusual sedan was not known as a company …
Sep
26
This classy “Not-A-LeBaron” convertible was only built for two years, 1982-1983. This would be this car companies first front wheel drive drop top. The versatile K-Car platform this rag top was based on would spawn a decade worth of sedans, convertibles and mini-vans. Trying to be all things to all …
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