Classic Cars
1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Exotic Cars, Fast Cars, Old Cars, Posts
Steve McQueen was the “King of Cool,” and there is no question he was the coolest Hollywood car guy of all time. Car enthusiasts of a certain age will remember McQueen piloting the Mustang Fastback in the most famous car chase scene ever filmed in the 1968 movie Bullit, and he starred in perhaps the [...]
Thunderbird 1958-1960
Posted on 16. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Posts
The first redesign of the Thunderbird came at an interesting time; a recession was underway that cut automotive sales almost in half, killing off Ford’s other big project that year, the Edsel. Seeking to make the car approachable to new buyers, the “Square Bird” changed the car from a Corvette-challenging two-seater to a more practical [...]
AMC’s 1975 Pacer X: A 70s Icon
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Old Cars, Posts, Sports Cars
Dubbed the “Flying Fish Bowl” by Car and Driver Magazine, the 1975 AMC Pacer X has become one of the more recognizable icons of the 1970s. Introduced in 1975, the car was billed as the first wide compact car, and wide it was. Despite its relatively short 100-inch wheel base, the Pacer was as wide [...]
The 1954 Austin-Healey 100: A Pioneering Sports Car
Posted on 10. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Old Cars, Posts
The open-top Austin-Healey 100 model, first introduced in 1952, earned its model number due to its ability to reach the speed of 100 miles per hour, which was considered extremely fast at the time. Indeed, two early models of this car were modified slightly and entered into the Le Mans auto race in 1953, where [...]
Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow
Posted on 09. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Posts
The Great Depression hit luxury automakers hard, with many either forced to shut their doors or merge with larger automakers to stay afloat until customers returned. The latter happened to Pierce Arrow in 1928 when it became Studebaker’s prestige car line. The following year, the company’s new straight eight became a hit in the dwindling [...]
Lincoln Continental Mark V
Posted on 07. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Luxury Cars, Old Cars, Posts
While the 1970s may not have produced many classic cars, the personal luxury coupe stands out as one of the few bright spots of the era. These over-the-top designs combined sheer size and engine displacement with baroque styling inside and out. By 1977, rising oil prices had forced GM to move their coupes to smaller [...]
1969 Ford Mustang 429 Fastback
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
The introduction of the Mustang in 1964 marked the most successful launch of a new car model in automotive history. It was the right concept, the right car, and came along at just the right time to become one of the most iconic of American classic cars. In fact, the model created the class of [...]
The 1951 Plymouth Concord: The Every Man Car
Posted on 05. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Old Cars, Posts
Introduced in December 1950, the 1951 Plymouth Concord was the everyman car. The design was basic and to the point. Three models of the car debuted that year: the two-door, three-seater business coupe, the fastback sedan and the suburban station wagon. The ’51 Plymouth model lines were slightly retooled with a more modern post-war look [...]
The Pony Car Evolution
Posted on 03. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Old Cars, Posts
First Generation The original version of the car was released on September 29, 1966, as a 1967 model. GM positioned it as a direct competitor to the Ford Mustang, which had been a tremendous success for the rival company. The Camaro was designed as a sporty compact car that combined high performance and exciting styling [...]
1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic
Posted on 02. May, 2012 by Auto Mack in Cars, Classic Cars, Exotic Cars, Old Cars, Posts
On August 11, 1939, Jean Bugatti was test-driving the Type 57 “Tank” racecar on a test track near the Bugatti Factory when he swerved to avoid a drunken bicyclist who had wandered onto the track. He lost control of the car and was killed in the tragic accident. He was only 30 years old when [...]