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1951 marked the high point for Hudson’s classic ‘stepdown’ design. Conceived in the mid 1940s by Frank Spring and Reid Railton the design was at first rejected by Hudson’s President Barit who later changed his mind after trying a prototype...

Oldsmobile’s revised B-44 front end with its very busy styling was somewhat at odds with the earlier woody body but the overall effect was reasonably successful in this truncated model year, before the company went over to producing aircraft parts....

Buick’s line-up was destined for great changes in 1942 and it would not be until after the end of hostilities that Harley Earl’s new designs would be fully appreciated. 1941 marked the last year of Phaeton styling for Buick and...

George Brough’s Nottingham-based company excelled at building motorcycles and T E Lawrence was famously one of Brough’s customers. The Superior label was used by Brough as he believed his products were superior to any rival. The 1935 Superior Drophead Coupe...

Chevrolets from 1955, ’56 and ’57 are considered some of the most desirable American cars from this period. Each year has its devotees and many consider the 1957 cars to be the most complete. Described in Chevrolet ads as being...

Henney built Packard’s long wheelbase models including ambulances and hearses as well as limousines although a good number of these cars were actually built by Briggs. Packard’s 1948 models were initially applauded then quickly ridiculed as the short-lived ‘bath-tub’ style...

Nearly 1,500 examples of the Aero Ace 2 door were produced out of a total production across the ranges of 40,000 units. With a top speed of 85 mph the Aero Ace was a well-built popular small car.

Like its 2 door sibling the Wildcat was equipped with the same V8 and although not quite as sleek owing to a slightly higher roof line this was a handsome machine.

”You get the good things from Chrysler” ran the company line in the 1930s. Good things included independent front suspension, ride stabilizer, a ‘floating ride’ and Automatic Overdrive. The convertible was a rare beast with only 351 produced at a...

Ford’s successful styling makeover introduced in 1952 was little changed for 1953, Ford’s 50th anniversary. Engines continued to be overhead valve sixes and the ranges were unchanged, albeit at slightly higher prices, with the Customline representing the mid-range option. A...

In 1932 Ford was in crisis with poor sales so drastic action was needed. The excellent V8 engine was improved and new styling by Edsel Ford ensured the new 1933 models were an instant success. Little changed for 1934, eight...

The Phaeton was unique within the 60 line in that Sidemounts and a luggage rack were standard fitments. Less than 450 examples were built at a unit cost of $1,675. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box