Autos

Some prototype cars showed enough promise to become successful production models, yet changing priorities, high development costs, corporate decisions, or difficult market conditions stopped them…

Willys built its reputation on rugged vehicles designed to keep working under difficult conditions. From military Jeeps to civilian utility vehicles, many Willys models emphasized…

Hearses have always occupied a distinctive place in automotive history, but some models were produced in extremely small numbers or based on unusual vehicles. Many…

tudebaker may have disappeared from the American automotive market decades ago, but the company produced several surprisingly quick cars. From supercharged family sedans to compact…

Large American cars were often dismissed as oversized and inefficient, but some earned genuine respect from mechanics. Their conventional drivetrains, sturdy engines, spacious engine bays,…

International Harvester built some of America’s most capable work trucks, but many have nearly disappeared from the roads. Years of hard commercial use, farm work,…

American Motors Corporation often had to compete against much larger Detroit automakers, but that pressure pushed the company toward unusual designs and interesting engineering choices.…

Chrysler has produced plenty of famous automobiles, but some of its most fascinating models were built in limited numbers, sold for only a short time,…

Some cars become fascinating not simply because they are rare, but because the circumstances surrounding their production were unusual. Limited runs, unexpected cancellations, factory decisions,…

Truck engines have traditionally focused on torque, durability, and reliability, but some powerplants introduced technology that seemed years ahead of their time. These engines brought…