Errett Lobban Cord

Errett Lobban Cord

The American Dream To me, Errett Lobban Cord is a fascinating character in automobile history. I would describe him as the typical American Dream archetype of the Roaring Twenties. E. L. Cord started from nothing and, using his smarts and ambition, built an empire...
The 1980 Corvette

The 1980 Corvette

Love it, hate it, we have to talk about it “And it still packs a distinctively Amurrican brand of bad-ass driving fun.” – Rich Ceppos from the May 1980 Issue of Car and Driver 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the Corvette. For a model that probably has as many...
Chevrolet: How Did It All Start?

Chevrolet: How Did It All Start?

From Drama to Success “A car for every purse and every purpose” – Chevrolet motto  You might wonder why bother to talk about Chevrolet on an antique car blog? We see them everyday, they’re not that special. Actually, Chevrolet is a brand that has been...
Rolls-Royce Phantom I – 1928

Rolls-Royce Phantom I – 1928

The New Phantom “Take the best that exists and make it better.” – A pillar of Rolls-Royce philosophy Rolls-Royce Phantom I 1928 – Photo Credit: Good Vision Prod You don’t just get rid of a Roll-Royce. To purchase a Rolls-Royce is not just buying a car, and...
The History of Rolls-Royce Through 3 Iconic Features

The History of Rolls-Royce Through 3 Iconic Features

How to Impress Your Friends with Rolls-Royce Facts From the early cars to today, there is an easy way to identify a Rolls-Royce, and that is by looking at these three iconic features: The double Rs, the “Spirit of Ecstasy” mascot and the Pantheon-shaped grille....