November is the month of Thanksgiving. But it’s also Native American Heritage Month—a perfect time to remember some popular old classics with names paid tribute to the people who settled America first. Pontiac Chieftain [source: wikipedia.com] Pontiac, the man, was…
Last month’s installment of What’s In A Name? prompted so many comments (and requests for the backstories behind other fabulous old car factory colors) that we decided to do it again. From Evening Orchid to Grabber Blue, here are five more of automotive history’s most memorable car colors.
Carmakers used to offer some pretty dazzling, whimsical and bold color options to consumers. From “candy apple red” to “big bad blue,” check out the backstories behind some of automotive history’s most memorable car colors.
With Dodge celebrating its 100th Anniversary this November, it seemed like a perfect time to highlight the backstories behind some of the interesting model names used by this iconic American carmaker over the last century.
Ever wonder how the monkey wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver and bastard file got their names? In a twist on our series highlighting the stories behind famous names in classic automobiles, this month we take a look at the back stories behind the tools home mechanics use in their garages everyday.
Check out the backstories behind a few of the most famous names in classic automobiles.
Check out the backstories behind a few of the most famous names in classic automobiles.
