Dusty & Rusty – Henry J Custom “Corvette”
Automotive customizers and builders are artists in every sense of the word, which means many of them aren’t going to appeal to mainstream tastes. I have a feeling that the artist behind this one of a kind fiberglass convertible built on a Henry J chassis with Corvette components had
Future Collectible – 1984 Subaru GL Wagon
In the 1980s, Subaru claimed their four-wheel-drive GL wagon was the perfect car for climbing mountains and the social ladder. Unfortunately, the specimen we have here is front-wheel-drive. Nonetheless, the seller believes they’ve proven that two wheels are as good as four when it comes to their 1984 Subaru
April 1, 1970 – AMC introduces the Gremlin
After Ford and General Motors announced they were both on the verge of launching new subcompact cars for 1971, the suits at AMC had to speed up development of their competitor. Though faced with time limitations and financial windfalls, they came up with an answer. AMC engineers took the
March 31, 1932 – Ford introduces the Flathead V8
The Ford Flathead V8 was unveiled to the general public on this day in 1932. While the V8 itself was not new, the way that Ford manufactured it, as a single cast block, and made it affordable to the masses in the Ford Model 18 was, and it ushered
March 30, 1968 – Mid Engine Corvette prototype debuts
On this day in 1968 the annual New York International Auto Show opened its doors to the public. Among the most unique vehicles to debut at the show was the Astro II, the first true mid-engine Corvette prototype, internally known as the XP-880. The father of the Corvette, Zora
March 29, 1927 – The first person to go 200 MPH on land
On this day in 1927, residents of Daytona Beach, Florida, rose to clear, sunny skies and watched as the early spring sun pushed temperatures to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It was perfect weather for setting a new land speed record, which is just what British racecar driver Henry Segrave intended
March 28, 1941 – Production begins at Ford’s Willow Run
Ford Motor Company’s WIllow Run manufacturing plant began construction on this day in 1941. The facility was built to manufacture aircraft for Allies involved in WWII, which the United States would join the following December. The plant, located between Ypsilanti and Belleville, Michigan, primarily produced B-24 Liberator bombers. Once
March 27, 1863 – Henry Royce, half of Rolls-Royce, is born
For a boy whose professional career began as a newspaper salesman and telegram deliverer, it probably never crossed his young mind that he would co-found one of the world’s most luxurious automotive brands. But that is exactly what happened to Henry Royce, who was born on this day in