Historiography: Downsizing
These events included the imposition of emissions controls, new crash protection standards and the OPEC Oil Crisis.
Tag: Plymouth
Historiography: Forward Looking
That year saw Chrysler gaining the world's attention. It came up with something that took our breath away and almost made us lose it in the process.
My Favorite Captive Imports
In order to achieve this, Detroit's "Big Four" had two choices: Build them domestically or import them from a global partner somewhere.
My Favorite Collectable Cars
It got me thinking…if I had a deep pool of funds, a garage condo and the time to search out vehicles for a collection, what would I get?
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.
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.