Gone, But Not Forgotten

From the July / August 2010 issue of The Car Room Magazine

When Oldsmobile was discontinued in 2004 it was the oldest surviving American marque, and third longest-lived in the world. It was also the first mass produced car, actually preceding Ford. During its lifetime, 35.2 million Oldsmobiles were produced.

Gimme Shelter

From the July / August 2010 issue of The Car Room Magazine

The AC Cars Group is one of oldest auto manufacturers in the UK, dating back to 1903. After WWII AC cars used Bristol engines, ultimately switching to Ford Zephyr power in 1961. A year later, Carroll Shelby convinced them to try the small block Ford V-8 in their sports cars. And thus, after many structural chassis enhancements (and a much-needed set of wider tires), was born the AC Cobra.

Maxi Mini

From the July / August 2010 issue of The Car Room Magazine

The British Motor Corporation first produced the Mini in 1959. Through the magic of badge engineering it came in two versions, the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini Minor. For a time, after 1969, the car was simply known as the Mini