During the 1930s, America was not only reeling from the Great Depression, but also seeing automobiles become the most common form of transportation. Replacing trains and horse-drawn buggies, cars were a much more comfortable mode of transportation. However, they were big and clunky, not very practical for the post-Depression family. While mindful of the struggles…
Concept cars are about dreaming big and discovering what’s possible in the automobile world. However, current car manufacturers are creating concept cars that are all about speed and environmental friendliness while using computer technology. Conversely, automobile design in the mid-century was all about designing a grand, space-age futuristic vehicle with the artist’s personal skill and…
Although you may not see many on the road anymore, the Avanti remains one of the most unique cars ever to grace American roadways. Upon its release in 1962, Road & Track dubbed it “a radical departure from the commonplace.” Museum archivist Andrew Beckman called it “a sort of cult film of the automotive world.”…
During World War II, most American companies were contributing to the war effort in some form or fashion. Chrysler was no exception. The car manufacturer stopped production on consumer vehicles and began to diversify its offerings to meet the needs of the troops. While Chrysler may be most well-known for its Tank Arsenal on Van…
Even though Europeans technically invented the first automobile, Americans were not to be left behind. We quickly dominated the automobile market, especially in the first half of the twentieth century, thanks to Henry Ford’s invention of mass-production techniques. With motor vehicles becoming the new way of transportation, gasoline was becoming a necessity. Enter Texas Oil…
With small imports taking over the subcompact car scene in 1970, American Motors decided to roll out a car that was not only small but stylish. They decided on a design, a silhouette that would become The Gremlin. While stylish isn’t usually the word people use to describe a Gremlin, it certainly was unique. Interesting…
Cars have a way of making a deep impression on your life. When you see a particular car out on the road, your mind is flooded with recollections. Whether it was your very first car, the car you drove on your first date, or the car you hauled your friends around in, cars hold a…
