Peel P50 – The World’s Smallest Production Car The tiny Peel P50 holds a place in history as the world’s smallest production automobile. Manufactured from 1962-1965 on the Isle of Man, the single-seat P50 measured just 55 inches long and 48 inches wide. Weighing a mere 130 pounds, the P50 exemplified extreme microcar minimalism in…
Cadillac Coupe de Ville – Pillarless Postwar American Luxury The Cadillac Coupe de Ville stood for decades as one of America’s premier luxury vehicles. Introduced in 1949, the Coupe de Ville and Sedan de Ville became Cadillac’s mainstream models through an astounding 33-year production run. With its pillarless hardtop design, powerful V8 engines, and extensive…
Mazda Cosmo – The Rotary-Powered Grand Tourer The futuristic Mazda Cosmo debuted in 1967, launching Mazda into the performance car realm and debuting the brand’s signature rotary engine technology. Its sleek, European-inspired styling cloaked two-seat grand touring capabilities powered by an innovative new motor. As Mazda’s image flagship, Cosmo pioneered major technologies that would shape…
2012-13 Ford Boss Mustang – Restoring Performance Heritage The Ford Boss Mustang returned for 2012-2013 after a four decade absence, restoring the historic Boss nameplate to Ford’s pony car lineup. Reviving the 1960s-era Boss 302 and new Boss 302 Laguna Seca editions brought serious performance and focused track capability to the sixth-generation Mustang. Developed by…
1961 Chevy Impala – The Pinnacle of Full-Size Style and Luxury The 1961 Chevy Impalarepresented a turning point for GM’s full-size cars toward higher style, luxury and performance. The redesigned ’61 Impala introduced a lean, elegant look plus premium interior appointments rarely found in the segment. Under the sculpted skin lay powerful new V8 choices…
1971 Chevelle SS – The Peak of the Classic Muscle Chevelle The 1971 Chevelle represented the high point of Chevrolet’s iconic midsize muscle car. Massively restyled and powered by the largest V8s ever offered, the ’71 Chevelle SS took the success of the preceding years to new heights. As the muscle car era hit its…
1968 Ford Mustang – The Improved Pony Car The Ford Mustang underwent its first major redesign for 1968, just four years after the original pony car took America by storm. Ford aimed to keep the car fresh and competitive against enhanced rivals like the new Chevrolet Camaro. The 1968 update brought key improvements in styling,…
Toyota AE86 Trueno – The Iconic Drift Machine The Toyota AE86 Trueno is an iconic Japanese sports coupe from the 1980s famous for its nimble handling and drift racing prowess. Part of the Corolla Levin/Sprinter Trueno family, the lightweight AE86 utilized a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout for ideal balance. Although powered by only a small inline-4,…