Expensive fuel and insurance rates led to its development I remember the fall of 1973. The Arabs decided to punish the US for backing Israel and reduced our oil supply. Nearly quadrupling the price of oil from $2.90 a barrel before the embargo to $11.65 a barrel in January 1974 gas prices went through the... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: Chrysler LeBaron Woody Convertible
If you can find a better convertible, buy it ... The mid-80s was a desperate time for Chrysler and Lee Iacocca knew he had to move fast to save the company. The K Car did it. Yup, that crappy K Car Dodge Aries, Plymouth Reliant, Chrysler LeBaron, and Dodge 400 sold more than 2 million... Continue Reading →
Car Spot: A Chrysler with an Italian accent
This was Lido's idea Lee Iacocca did a lot of great things in his automtive career. He invented the Ford Mustang and the pony car market and the mini van while at Chrysler, again creating another market. In fact he is credited for saving Chrysler in the 80's but he had a few clunkers like... Continue Reading →
Car Spotting: One of one Mercury
Automotive icon steps in to make it happen The Mercury Park Lane was a full-sized automobile that produced by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company. It was the flagship of the Mercury model line upon its introduction. Typical of the big cars in the mid-60's, long wheelbase, nicely appointed interior, and a big V-8. While it would easily keep up with... Continue Reading →
Die-cast: Automodello 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Resin Continental Mark III a rare offering Rarity plays a big role in full-size vintage auto prices. This is true too for diecast models, which is what makes Automodello’s new 1:24 Lincoln Continental Mark III a hit, even at its strong $299 asking price. This is a car for baby boomers who favor the classics over... Continue Reading →
Plymouth Ruster….err Duster
It carried a bad nickname for some owners, Ruster. OK, so right out of the gate, Mopar fans, I really like the Duster. Easy now. We OK? My personal experience comes from my best friend who owned one. He bought it used and I'm not sure how many miles he had on it. I do... Continue Reading →