In 1955, Ford Motor Company produced one of the most popular and revolutionary concept vehicles in automotive history, the Lincoln Futura. The famous men behind the design and engineering process were Mr. William M. Schmidt, Mr. John Najjar, Roy Brown, and Mr. Martin Regitko. During the early 1950’s, the Lincoln Futura had a premier press event located in New York City, NY. On January 8, 1955, the concept vehicle was introduced at the Chicago Automotive Show and became a huge sensation among the buying public.
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During 1969, the recreational market was growing due to the increased sales generated by the buying public favoring utility type vehicles. In April 1969, Chevrolet’s Truck division introduced the 1969 Chevrolet Blazer. The Chevrolet Blazer was a four-wheel drive cross country vehicle that was designed to compete with the Ford Bronco, the International Scout, and Chrysler Jeep models. The Chevrolet Blazer was built at the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis with its base model ranging from $2,500 - $4,500.
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On September 24, 1964, the upcoming 1965 Pontiac models arrived in dealer showrooms around America. General Motors was widely recognized for the new and exciting Pontiac GTO. Later that year, Motor Trend Magazine recognized Pontiac with the prestige award for car of the year. There was no doubt that the Pontiac GTO offered a new unique styling with multiple features attracting numerous muscle car buyers.
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In the early days, Chrysler’s Art Department was one of the top leaders for generating innovative concepts. Many skilled draftsmen rendered full sized drawings to be examined by Chrysler’s Control Committee team. Some of the early players on the Chrysler Art & Color team were Mr. Ray Dietrich, Herb Weissinger, and Buzz Grisinger. Mr. Ray Dietrich was hired by Mr. Walter P. Chrysler and Mr. Weissinger and Mr. Grisinger were part of the Chrysler team during the 1930s.
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This 1966 Chevy El Camino is one of four vehicles customized for the eBay Motors online series “BUILT.” All four vehicles are being auctioned for charity beginning this week.
eBay Motors launched the online series “BUILT” in July, following four shops as each worked on a unique vehicle that would be auctioned for charity. The series’ final episode
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The 1932 Ford roadster convertible owned by former race car driver Tom Gloy took home the 2012 Tank’s Hot Rod of the Year award at Goodguys 2nd WIX Filters Speedway Nationals held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. The low-slung roadster, known as “Speed Racer,” was built by the team at Brizio Street Rods
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WD-40 has announced that it will partner with Chip Foose to build two custom-designed trucks that will pay tribute to WD-40’s 60th anniversary and benefit two charities. In addition, they’ll also create a new, limited-edition WD-40 Smart Straw can that features some of Foose’s classic car designs. Foose and WD-40 partnered
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It is a long-held axiom that racing improves the breed, and while the 1971 Eagle-Picher Silver Eagle is no exception, it certainly is the product of an exceptional race: the race to the moon. For the Silver Eagle runs on the same power used in the Apollo 15 mission, first in breaking its Earthly bonds, in both landing and then launching the Lunar Lander and in powering the Lunar Rover in its forays on the surface of the moon.
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A new reality show set to debut this fall will focus on Coker Tire owner Corky Coker and his family as they search barns in hopes of finding old cars that can be restored. The series, called “Barn Finds,” will also feature Corky’s father, Hal, daughter Casey and son-in-law Greg.
During 1955, General Motors had one of their best years in terms of sales and achievements. Mr. Alfred P. Sloan Jr., Former Vice President of GM and GM Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Harlow H. Curtice, President of GM, and Mr. Harley J. Earl, Vice President of Design, were among the many great leaders that contributed to GM making the 1955 outstanding achievement and success in sales award possible. To right Mr. Harlow H. Curtice, President of GM, and Mr.
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