The American Motors Corporation (or AMC for short) encountered a nice uptick in car sales during the 1960s decade. However as the 1960s decade was winding down sales would slowdown for the 1969 model year for AMC. Total 1969 model Continue reading
The American Motors Corporation (or AMC for short) encountered a nice uptick in car sales during the 1960s decade. However as the 1960s decade was winding down sales would slowdown for the 1969 model year for AMC. Total 1969 model Continue reading
As the 1960s decade progressed mid-size cars were gaining in popularity in America which was forcing American automakers to devote more resources on the development of mid-size cars. Styling of mid-size cars could no longer be an afterthought and had Continue reading
Let’s rewind back to 1981, the U.S. was encountering a very serious recession. New luxury cars overall were having a difficult time find buyers. Then add to the mix, car loan interest rates were on the average a very high Continue reading
After World War II, Oldsmobile became GM’s de-facto performance oriented division by offering its legendary Rocket V8 in its cars. By the early-1960s most of the other American automakers had caught up and offered V8 engines as powerful or in Continue reading
In order to compete with the Volkswagen Beetle, Chevrolet made it’s own version of the Beetle. This car was called the Corvair and just like the Beetle, it was a very inexpensive compact car, had a rear engine layout, an Continue reading
Today about half of all new vehicles sold are SUVs. Even a decade ago no one would have thought this possible. There have been so many different SUVs produced especially over the last few decades however there are 10 SUVs Continue reading
Ford’s release of the 1966 Fairlane GT and GTA and 1968 Ford Torino GT were not as successful as the Pontiac GTO and some other muscle cars of this era. These mid-size Fords were solid muscle cars available with a Continue reading
The 1971-1973 Mercury Cougar was the second generation of the Cougar. The first generation 1967-1970 Mercury Cougar had been a big success. It was a luxury oriented sporty pony car built on the Ford Mustang’s platform, but had its own Continue reading
In the automobile industry, everyone remembers the winners, such as cars like the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang. The failed cars are generally forgotten to history with the automakers who produced them usually never mentioning them again. Then there are Continue reading
By the early 1970s American automakers had hit a pinnacle of around 7.2 to 7.5 liters of displacement for their largest displacement V8 engines. At this time Cadillac was the king of the hill with its 8.2 liter (500 cubic-inch) Continue reading