The Legacy of the Chrysler Town & Country Station Wagon
The Chrysler Town & Country, a name synonymous with minivans, actually has a rich history dating back to 1941. Initially used on a woodie wagon based on the Saratoga and New Yorker, production halted in 1942 due to World War II. Resurrected in 1946, it...
The Plymouth Fury, introduced in 1956 as a sub-series of the Belvedere, emerged as a high-performance vehicle with gold trim and almost 300 horsepower, playing a pivotal role in kickstarting the US high-performance market.
Evolution of Fury
Originally an exclusive model, the Fury transitioned to a stand-alone nameplate in 1959, expanding its lineup to include four-door...
Introduction to the 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
Introduced in 1968 as an entry-level muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner quickly gained popularity, becoming a standout in the market. Over the first three years, it outperformed premium models like the GTX and Dodge Super Bee, with more than 160,000 units delivered by 1970.
Sales took a hit...
Introduced in 1964, the Ford Mustang quickly evolved into the high-performance realm. By 1965, Shelby was already pushing boundaries with the track-focused GT350. However, it was in 1967 that Carroll Shelby took a significant step forward, unveiling the more potent Shelby GT500.
GT500 vs. GT350
Unlike its racing-focused counterpart, the GT500 wasn't targeted at racing enthusiasts....
The golden era of muscle cars, marked by high-performance vehicles and drag-ready factory models, was a remarkable period in automotive history. Dealerships were bustling with powerful rigs, and Detroit was churning out affordable, flashy cars in abundance.
One fascinating aspect of this era was the emergence of homologation specials—limited-edition models designed specifically to homologate vehicles...
