Introduced in 1927, the innovative Model A marked a new and exciting chapter for the Ford Motor Company. The new model surpassed its predecessor, the Model T, in every way and was a resounding sales success. In addition to being available in seven body styles and four colors at launch, the Model A’s reliability and ease of operation introduced m..
One of the most visually attractive of all automobile lines produced during the immediate pre-WWII era, the 1939 Ford models were among the finest expressions of the brilliant design partnership of company president Edsel B. Ford and former New York yacht designer Eugene T. “Bob” Gregorie. Newly available Lockheed-type hydraulic drum brakes, rev..
The ubiquitous Model T was the most basic form of motorized transport for consumers for an extended stretch of time and heralded the arrival of the modern automobile. Enthusiasts in the period were soon adding aftermarket parts to their Model Ts to make them faster, stronger, and more enjoyable to use.
This Model T Roadster is represent..
The two-cylinder Model A Runabout was Henry Ford’s first-series production automobile, sold after the establishment of Ford Motor Company on June 16, 1903. Only 670 examples were assembled at a former wagon factory on Detroit’s Mack Avenue. Despite its sound design, the little Ford was unrecognized by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manuf..
The first Bentley model produced after Rolls-Royce's acquisition of the company, the 3 1/2 Litre was the first of the “Derby Bentleys” built at Rolls-Royce's Derby factory. These machines were refined and elegant, earning them the famous “silent sports car” moniker that would become synonymous with the marque. As was the convention at the time, ..
1927 marked a new and exciting chapter for Ford with the introduction of the Model A. An improvement in both design and performance over the Model T, it was offered in a wide variety of body styles and utilized standard controls more in line with other automakers. The new model surpassed its predecessor in every way, resonating with the buying p..
The Springfield Phantom I provided the American Rolls-Royce customer with a chassis tailored to stateside driving conditions, featuring left-hand steering placement, a three-speed gearbox, and the Bijur centralized chassis lubrication system. Of the 1,243 chassis built, this example, numbered S268KR, was among the last cars built at the Springfi..
Modern from every angle, Studebaker’s President was the company’s finest and most exclusive offering, accounting for less than 10% of total production in 1935. Company literature dubbed the newest Studebaker’s design the “skyway silhouette, with slim, silvery radiators, and gull’s wing fenders.” The President Series featured a wheelbase 4" longe..
1934 was a watershed year for GM’s successful LaSalle division that CEO Alfred P. Sloan had positioned as a more affordable companion brand to Cadillac. Modern technical innovations included hydraulic brakes and independent front suspension, but it was the completely new, streamlined design awash with modern Art Deco-style details that set the n..
From its October 1908 introduction, Henry Ford’s Model T completely revolutionized automobile design, production, and its maker. An uncanny combination of durability, reliability, and affordability, the Model T remained in production for nearly 19 full years with some 15 million examples of the beloved “Tin Lizzie” built. Visually similar to the..