The most famous hatchback built in 1974 Not having the same mega budgets that General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler left scrappy little American Motors scrambling for attention. In 1974, they scrapped together 5 Million bucks for one of the biggest PR coops in automotive history by getting its car placed in the newest Bond film,... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: 1958 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Studebaker was already on the ropes when it launched the stunning Golden Hawk. Thank goodness some have been restored to show off their beauty.
Car Spot: 1966 Tuxedo Park Mark IV Jeep
Jeep goes for the younger urban crowd I've been a Jeep guy beginning in the late 70's when I had a SJ Cherokee Chief as a news car. Went even deeper when my dad was working at American Motors and they bought Jeep in 1970. I thought I knew all the special editions until my... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Tesla Cybertruck
Electric futuristic Cybertruck flip your switch? Here's what we learned in Chicago.
Car Spot: 89 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
20th Anniversary Special Before the Indianapolis Motor Speedway made the Corvette its official Indy Pace Car in 2004 there were a variety of brands that provided vehicles for the race. Pacing the 73rd Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 1989, was the 1989 Pontiac Trans Am, the subject of this week's spot. I found this example... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi 2.0T
The car Born from Jets There was a time, back when I was a boy when every family had a station wagon. I remember family trips to Washington DC, New York for the World's Fair, and Wyoming to see Yellowstone Park. I love the TV series by the way. And then they went away being... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Morgan Aero SuperSport
Not familiar with Morgan? It's been around since 1909 and is a temple to tradition. Styling and power are celebrated in its Aero SuperSport.
Car Spot: 76 International Scout II
Sure, we all know Jeep is the king of SUVs and off-roading, but back in the 1960s and '70s there was this toughy, the International Scout II.
Car Spot: 87 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z
Say Shelby and folks naturally think of the master's work at Ford. But he also souped up cars for Dodge and Chrysler, like this Daytona Z.
Car Spot: Toyota MR2
Mr. 2? That's what some folks called this fun Toyota two-seater. It had a long run too from 1984 to 2007. Fun and frisky!