By the time the 1970 model year rolled in, the U.S. Automobile Industry had undergone many changes during the 20th Century. One of the biggest changes was many smaller automobile makers and brands had bit the dust during the 1950s
1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette – Why it Really Matters
Let’s rewind back to the early-1980s, when performance cars in the American car market had hit a low point. Automakers were now concerned with surviving in a new era of strict emissions and fuel economy standards. Engine displacement had shrunk
1982-1993 Mustang GT – Fantastic Performance Car, but Still Had Shortcomings
The release of the 1982 Mustang GT helped to fuel the revival of V8 powered rear-wheel drive American performance cars in the 1980s. Not only did it provide great performance at the time but it did so for such a
The 5 Greatest Cadillacs That Built Cadillac’s Great Reputation
There have been so many notable Cadillac models produced since Cadillac’s inception in 1902. In fact there are so many of these different legendary Cadillac cars that they are all too numerous to name. These cars all had a hand
1978-1985 Oldsmobile Diesel V8 – an Unsuccessful Endeavor
By the mid-1970s, U.S. automakers were facing a big hurdle with the upcoming government mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards (or C.A.F.E. for short) which began to be enforced for the 1978 model year. C.A.F.E. meant a drastic reduction in
Ford’s American BMW – 1985-1989 Merkur XRTi
The 1985-1989 Merkur XR4Ti was an anomaly. It was a 2-door sports cars that could fit 4 adults comfortably, had very good trunk space, had very aerodynamic attractive styling, great handling, fast acceleration, an upscale interior, and rear wheel drive.
How the Car 8-track Player Forever Changed Music Listening
Over the years most people have taken it for granted that they can listen to their favorite music while driving in their cars, trucks, and SUVs. This wasn’t always the case, drivers and passengers at one time were forced to
Lasting Impact of the 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger
The first generation 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger had a very short lifespan but its impact was lasting. The current Dodge Challenger would not be the fantastic seller today that it is, had it not been for the 1970-1974 Challenger. Though the
5 Legendary Police Cars Most Police Wish They Still Drove
In recent years many American police police departments have transitioned to front-wheel drive cars, all-wheel drive cars, and SUVs. These newer police cars do have their advantages but also some disadvantages. Some of these newer Police vehicles don’t have the
1986-1991 Ford Taurus – First Modern Front-Wheel Drive Car
A wide array of cars available on the new car market today can trace there roots back to one car which made its debut during the mid-1980s, the Ford Taurus. Most cars today are front-wheel drive, have slippery aerodynamics, flush