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Figuring out the meaning of car numbers

Figuring out the meaning of car numbers

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Mar 2nd 2022

Sometimes numbers are better than words when it comes to describing cars. Take, for example, Z-28, 4-4-2, or SS 396. To some people, these are just a jumble of letters and numbers, but it figures t … read more
Station wagons were the way to haul

Station wagons were the way to haul

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Feb 16th 2022

Long before the days of sport utility vehicles, long before the days of vans, the best way to haul lots of stuff and lots of people was with a station wagon. While there are a few new station … read more
Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Mustang

Camaro was Chevy’s answer to the Mustang

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Feb 9th 2022

With the huge success of the Ford Mustang, launched in April 1964, Chevrolet quickly realized it needed to have its own Mustang-like model. In the fall of 1966 the Camaro went on the market as a 19 … read more
Car names and the Olympic games

Car names and the Olympic games

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Feb 2nd 2022

There are connections between cities that host Olympic Games and automakers looking for names – including this year’s Winter Olympics being held in Beijing, China. There’s a vehicle called th … read more
These car names may bug you

These car names may bug you

Posted by Dale Edward Johnson on Jan 26th 2022

One of the most recognizable car names, and car shapes, belongs to the Volkswagen Beetle. However, the automaker was behind the general public when it came to the name of this car; what’s known a … read more