Like a number of other auto history websites, Indie Auto often reposts content. However, I do so in a decidedly different way. Whereas others rarely modify their articles when reposting, I will almost always update […]
(EXPANDED FROM 4/2/2017) Richard M. Langworth has authored more auto histories than just about anyone. Yet he was strikingly humble when beginning to discuss the controversial topic of who was responsible for the 1947 Studebaker’s styling. “I am […]
“The K-Car program proposed a common body and chassis for all the GM cars in the intermediate and compact car classes. On the Chevrolet lines alone this meant building the Chevelle, Camaro and Nova, which […]
I was pleasantly surprised that so many Indie Auto readers have offered comments about our post, “Negative aspects of interstate highways received little initial attention.” Geeber took the time to write a lengthy and thoughtful […]
Recently I approved a comment that took issue with an Indie Auto story. Yet I have rejected a handful of other critical comments. Why? The comment I approved was civil, on topic and grounded in […]
EXPANDED FROM 6/10/2014) In a Hemmings post about a 1971 Saab 96 for sale, Mike McNessor (2014) described the car as “irresistible and timeless as the VW Beetle or the Mini.” He went on to wonder […]
“The widespread support for the construction of the interstate highway system reflected an era when few questioned the benefits of automobile-based mobility. Even urban officials welcomed the penetration of the interstates into their cities, assuming […]
A while back Jalopnik solicited reader stories about really bad automotive loan deals. If you haven’t yet read the story and its comment thread, they are worth a quick look — if you can stomach […]
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