Mar
26
For 1936, Pontiac retains the distinctive “Silver Streak” chrome grill first introduced in ’35. Business Week magazine, “Salesmen will build their persuasive stories around the idea that the Pontiac is built to last 100,000 miles.” Read More
Mar
26
The first post war Mercury design was introduced in the 1949 model year. The engine was a Flathead V-8 and a new overdrive system was optional. The styling of the Mercury Eight was successful in both ending the monotony of boring pre-war style, and differentiating Mercury from its comparable Ford cousin. Sales figures for both Ford and Mercury broke records in 1949.
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Mar
26
Did you know Homer Simpson’s car is pink? Didn’t know he was such a trend setter. Back in the 50s and 60s, duo and tri-color cars often had pink in the recipe. Somehow that makes them even more 50s than if it was let’s say, yellow. It might have to do with poodle skirts. In 1955 Ford introduced a new body style to keep up with sales leading Chevrolet.
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Mar
26
We are nearing the completion of our 2nd month and the response to Mint is encouraging. Our readers are just the kind of folk we hoped to attract. The kind that have an eclectic taste in interesting automobiles. If one of our readers would have won the $320 million lottery instead of Pedro (anyone have his email address?), you would have more cars than Jay Leno. Our intention is to provide an opportunity for enthusiasts to read about and consider some of the cars we find or have been submitted by other readers. So far, we have given an assist to 3 sellers in finding a home for their car. Not bad for a 2-month old – mission accomplished.
We all love cars or why else would be reading BaT, Daily Turismo or Curbside Classic. And car lovers enjoy nothing more than talking about cars with friends. What we are a bit short on right now are Comments. They are beginning to come in but it seems like a high school dance in the 1960s – you don’t want to be the first one. Jump in, be critical of our choices or our evaluation. Tell us what you think. If we were face to face , it would come naturally.
Our passion for cars probably started in our youth. Reading articles by Warren Weith, Leo Mandel and David E. were far more interesting than Shakespeare and easier to understand. Arguing about what car you take on the next Cannonball occupied an hour of conversation while tuning up your buddy’s TR-3. If that sounds even a little like you, you are among friends.
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