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Or so we learned from Vince Geraci’s interview for “The Unfortunate History of the AMC Pacer,” a 25-minute documentary from Joe Ligo of AutoMoments that explores the life and times of AMC’s “small, but wide” Seventies sensation.

From a reader who wishes to remain anonymous comes these two photos of Milwaukee in the 1950s, found on a page dedicated to Motor Coaches of the Brew City. Above, the bus parking area at County Stadium in about 1954, about a year after the stadium opened as the home Read more

No matter which year, make and model you favor, the population of cars at the extremes is generally higher than the population of survivor cars. Finding a perfectly restored mid-1960s Mopar likely won’t be a challenge, just as finding a parts-only car is still possible, given enough time spent combing Read more

Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson. While the Ruxton may have played second fiddle in many aspects to rival Cord – the latter beat it to market, sold more examples, and has certainly been the subject of more articles and attention in the ensuing years – the front-wheel-drive also-ran at least had its Read more

2006 Brighton Speed Trials. Photo by Jan Brasna. After a fatal motorcycle accident at last year’s Brighton Speed Trials, the Brighton and Hove city council is now considering putting an end to what some have described as the United Kingdom’s largest motorsports event. Held every September on Brighton’s Madeira Drive, Read more

The 1975 Bricklin SV1, in Safety Orange. Brochure images courtesy of Lov2XLR8.no. Many automotive enthusiasts are quick to draw parallels between John DeLorean’s failed DMC-12 and Malcolm Bricklin’s own wheeled albatross, the Bricklin SV1. While both vehicles sported a futuristic design, were initially advertised with an artificially low selling price Read more

Craig over at Hover Motor Company posted this pleasant little roundup of holiday-themed car advertisements, including one for the 1941 Lincoln Zephyr that includes the image above. It looks like Santa’s thinking of self-gifting that Lincoln rather than stuffing it under somebody’s tree.

The term “Q-Ship” typically refers to a sailing vessel that looks innocent, but is armed to the teeth and ready to make light work of an attacking vessel foolish enough to engage it in battle. It could also be applied to this 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 for sale on Hemmings.com. Read more

Photos courtesy Horseless Carriage Club of America. While Horseless Carriage Club of America officials say they have not yet totally cleaned up from the aftereffects of the IRS rescinding the club’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status, they are ready to move on from the ordeal with a renewed focus as a club Read more

1960 DKW Schnellaster Kastenwagen. Photos courtesy RM Auctions. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Volkswagen had no trouble selling its Type 2 microbus to eager buyers throughout the United States. Another German manufacturer, DKW, also offered a versatile van, though the Schnellaster Kastenwagen (Fast Panel Van) 3=6 was aimed Read more