In the Fall of 1954, General Motors was preparing to celebrate its 50 millionth vehicle to roll off the assembly line. The honor went to a new 1955 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe that was gold-plated from head to… more»
Ready To Cruise: 1959 Chevrolet Impala
In 1959, the Impala officially took over the top spot at Chevrolet (having been an upgrade on the Bel Air the year before). Styling was new and highly futuristic and General Motors was playing catch up with Chrysler’s “Forward… more»
Rotisserie Restoration: 1967 Dodge Dart GTS 383
Chrysler redesigned its two compact cars in 1967, the Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant. While functional, they weren’t necessarily lively – until the Dart GTS came along mid-way in the new year. By adding the Sport designation to the… more»
Baby Bentley: 1937 Austin 7 Nippy Roadster
The Nippy was a 2-seat roadster based on the Austin 7 (or Seven), built in England between 1934/35 and 1937. Production numbers were low, so the quantity of survivors today can’t be large. Due to their low weight and… more»
6,500-Mile Survivor: 1954 Hudson Jet
Attempting to remain competitive in the automobile business, Hudson Motor Car Co. developed and launched the compact Jet in 1953. However, the cost of bringing the little car to market left minimal capital for much else, so Hudson merged… more»