My Favorite “What Did You Call That Vehicle?!?"
Some were unfortunate for some reason or another. And, there were some that have been lost in translation.
Tag: Plymouth
Historiography: The Class of 1982
As I realize today that I am indeed approaching sixty years old, remembering every moment of that year seems a bit difficult these days.
My Favorite Vehicles of 1969
TweetThe year 1969 was the "calm after the storm." Or, was it? Richard M. Nixon was sworn in as the President of the United States. We finally had a lunar landing, thanks to Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin, with Michael Collins waiting up in space. It was "The Age of Aquarius," according to Marilyn McCoo, …
My Favorite Vehicles from Lee Iacocca's Legacy in the Automotive Industry
His legacy is still being felt today. And, yes, he was one of the greatest leaders in the automotive industry in the USA.
My Favorite Vehicles From The 1970s
The idea of slotting a key into an ignition, turning it over, depressing the brake, shifting a gear and opening up the throttle was magical to this child of the 1970s.
My Favorite Vehicles From The 1960s
The 1960s was a decade of change. Americans were divided, as is today.
My Favorite Vehicles From The 1990s
It began in Marin County, California and ended in Northern Virginia. In-between was a series of discoveries with the automobile as a key factor along the way.
Historiography: The Rise of the Mini-Truck
What we saw were the results of these measures that shaped the automotive industry in North America in 1982. It wasn’t enough to build smaller passenger cars. There was something else that took place that also changed the way we looked at transportation – for both work and play.
My Absolute Favorite Vehicles of All Time
As a writer that focuses on the automobile, this is the question I hate being asked. First of all, it may expose a bias or preference of one brand over another. I’d like to keep biases out of my work as much as possible, unless something rubbed me the wrong way. It also frees up any brand loyalty that would spark major debates with other motorheads as to defend said brand even though I know the arguments against them.
Historiography: Chrysler, Iacocca and the K-Car
However, one particular story captured the most headlines in the automotive world during the course of 1981-82 school year. When people talked about automobiles, many conversations came up – either positive or dismissive. Yet, you could not ignore it – the commercials were all over and the vehicles were selling. He appeared in a good chunk of his company's spots – with a manifesto on his lips: "If you could find a better car, buy it!"