The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The 1960 model year saw a trio of brand-new compact Detroit cars ( the Corvair , Valiant and Falcon ) appear to do battle with increasingly popular small imports. Sales were strong, and the Detroit Big Three plus the Kenosha One got busy preparing midsize cars to slide between the compacts and the full - sizers.

Ford 88

Ford Colorado Denver Dodge 88

The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Today's Junkyard Find is an example of the second type of Marauderization (not to be confused with Moroder ization ) within the world of Ford's Mercury Division. Starting in 1958, Ford's new MEL ( M ercury- E dsel- L incoln) big-block V8 engine was given the Marauder name when installed in Mercury models. Yes, I bought these badges.

Mercury 111

Mercury Colorado Denver St. Louis 111

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2023

The first Studebaker car was an EV that went into production in South Bend in 1902. By the 1950s, however, small manufacturers were being crushed by GM, Ford and Chrysler. By the 1960 model year, the Lark had what turned out to be unbeatable competition from Detroit. After all, there's already one Lark competing in the series.

Denver 98

Denver North America Colorado Chrysler 98