Lafayette owner’s 1969 Datsun restored to flawlessness
Most car people know that Nissan is the owner of the Datsun, brand but what came first? The beginning of Datsun goes back to 1911, when Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works …
Most car people know that Nissan is the owner of the Datsun, brand but what came first? The beginning of Datsun goes back to 1911, when Kwaishinsha Motor Car Works …
The world of hot rods dates back to the 1920s and ’30s, when young guys would soup up Model A and Model T Fords in their garages. Each year, Ford …
In researching the Volvo company’s history, I learned that it has had many partners, joint ventures and owners over the years (I counted 15) but that there never was a …
Did you ever have a friend tell you that they just bought a major appliance, maybe a new refrigerator, and they say “It’s the Cadillac of refrigerators?” To that friend, …
Looking back, I think it’s fair to say that up until 1953-1955, the American auto industry was pretty bland. General Motors was clearly the leader, selling approximately twice as many …
It’s a mighty good-looking car, this issue’s 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. It’s Italian, of course (“pantera” is Italian for “panther”), designed by the company Carrozzeria Ghia. The De Tomaso company …
When the U.S. involvement in World War II became obvious, the Army wanted a general-purpose four-wheel drive reconnaissance vehicle. The U.S. military contacted 135 companies with required specifications and asked …
It will be 60 years on Dec. 31 since the once-great Studebaker Corp. closed down its plant in South Bend, Indiana and laid off thousands, including a young man who …
Lincoln’s history has been tumultuous, facing almost three near-collapse moments in its journey. The first instance occurred when it was still an independent company. Henry Ford, the founder of Ford …
Some have claimed that the 1933-34 Ford models were the most attractive vehicles ever produced by the company. While it is difficult to dispute that statement, in my opinion, the …