George Walker Archives

1941 Plymouth and Nov. 1940 Popular Mechanics cover

George Walker predicted in 1940 a space-age version of a 1960s camper van

June 1, 2023 Steve 4

The November 1940 issue of Popular Mechanics included a major article — replete with color photos! — about the just-introduced 1941 car models. However, Detroit’s latest wares were overshadowed by a cover story about the […]

1953 Nash Rambler Country Club 2-door hardtop

1953 Popular Mechanics: Will U.S. cars get any smaller or bigger?

September 13, 2022 Steve 2

For the February 1953 issue of Popular Mechanics, Automotive Editor Arthur R. Railton and Detroit Automotive Correspondent Siler Freeman interviewed three American engineers and designers after they returned from European auto shows. The following quotes […]