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Was the 1966 Olds Cutlass Supreme the first mid-sized brougham model?
(EXPANDED FROM 12/2/2022) Paul Niedermeyer (2014) has suggested that the 1966-67 Cutlass Supreme brought the “Great Brougham Epoch” to the mid-sized field. Oldsmobile’s top-end intermediate nameplate was one of the most iconic of an era […]
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All-new 1972 Ford Torino didn’t rank well against older intermediates
The 1972 Ford Torino was a particularly big deal. The automaker had bestowed upon its mid-sized offerings the first all-new platform since they were introduced in 1962. Ford ditched unit-body construction and increased exterior dimensions […]
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U.S. auto industry challenged by dramatic societal changes in postwar era
Constant Reader suggested in the “Story Ideas Bank” the following scenario: “You’re 25 & just bought your first new Chevy, at what ages and which models would be your moves up the Sloan Ladder?” That […]
Media Analysis
Collectible Automobile’s 1974-83 Jeep Cherokee story avoids inconvenient questions
The February 2024 issue of Collectible Automobile has a story about the 1974-83 Jeep Cherokee. As is typical for this magazine, you will find lots of nice photos and a comprehensive recitation of product specifications […]
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Curbside Classic commentators tease out undiscussed aspects of 1950s independents
One of the best parts of Curbside Classic is the comment section. For example, a story about the 1961 Studebaker Lark had a wide-ranging discussion about why why American Motors did better than Studebaker-Packard in […]
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Did 1964 Ramblers share more parts between size classes than competitors?
FS stopped by Indie Auto to complain that our article on the 1963 Rambler Classic was “poorly researched.” He proceeded to offer his take: “The new for 64 Americans shared a lot with the 63-64 […]
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Was the 1973-77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo’s styling ‘honest’?
(EXPANDED FROM 12/24/2021) Curbside Classic commentator XR7Matt (2014) offered a fascinating justification for the stylistic excesses of the 1973-77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: “Space efficiency is marketing buzz that everyone has fallen for in recent years, it’s actual day […]
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Car Life called the redesigned 1970 AMC Hornet stylish but not fun to drive
Car Life magazine argued that the 1970 AMC Hornet met two out of three of the automaker’s stated goals for the car. Engineering Editor David Bean wrote that American Motors thought that the compact and […]
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Hudson became a badge-engineered Rambler and other tales by Over-Drive Magazine
We haven’t checked in with our friends at Over-Drive Magazine lately, so what’s up? Welp, they’ve got a third “issue” that doesn’t appear to be a magazine anymore — just stories posted on their website. […]