Speaking of super luxury car interiors, check out this 1955 Daimler DK400 coupé featured in the August 1956 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about What ‘Super Luxury’ Looked like in 1950
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Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
These days, parents who don't strap their children into safety car seats can be fined or even jailed. However, that wasn't always the case — especially in the 1930's when child safety seats were first being developed and quite dangerous. … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
CBS News recently aired a segment titled "The up-and-down history of the convertible" — which provides a fantastic overview of how and why convertible tops have teetered back and forth between being immensely popular and not very popular at all. … [Read more...] about The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
The Ford Mustang’s Short-Lived Towne Top
Removable hardtops are readily available for late-model Ford Mustangs. But did you know that detachable roofs date as far back as the pony's debut in 1964? … [Read more...] about The Ford Mustang’s Short-Lived Towne Top
Why Do We Call It a ‘Tonneau Cover’?
Auto trimmers and restylers shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the number one selling aftermarket product for trucks in the tonneau cover — as many of us repair or install them on a regular basis. But how many of us ever stopped to wonder where the term comes from and why we use it? Being the nerd that I am, I decided to find out, and was amazed by what I learned. … [Read more...] about Why Do We Call It a ‘Tonneau Cover’?
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