Danville owner keeps ’91 Chrysler for sentimental value
I think most if not all automobile companies have had their ups and downs, but Chrysler has had a real rollercoaster history. In my view, two outstanding men have led …
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’61 Fiat runs errands for and promotes Danville restaurant
A lot of history surrounds Italy’s Fiat automobiles, which have been around since the first Fiat 4 HP was made in 1899. Giovanni Agnelli was one of the founding members …
Roy Orbison said to have once owned ’34 Bentley in Alamo
Bentley is a brand of British luxury vehicles that has been around for 105 years. W.O. Bentley was the founder and in 1919 started his company in Cricklewood, North London. …
’63 Ford T-bird got $27K paint job after $7K investment
The story of the Ford Thunderbird starts when Chevrolet introduced the Corvette in 1953. I suspect that created some panic at Ford headquarters as Ford and Chevrolet have been intense …
El Sobrante owner loves how 1961 Studebaker looks and runs
To me, Studebaker is one of the saddest stories in automotive history, even though there’s no shortage of such sad stories. Once Studebaker was the largest producer of horse-drawn vehicles …
Hayward owner’s ’73 Porsche 914 ‘fun to drive’ for decades
The Porsche 914 (or the Volkswagen-Porsche 914) is a midengine sportscar designed and manufactured from 1969 through 1976. Ferdinand Porsche was the designer of the VW Bug in 1938, and …
Square lights flaunted on ’94 Jeep Wrangler in San Ramon
I would classify automotive styling in one of two categories: revolutionary or evolutionary. I think all automotive companies have used both. When a new exciting model is introduced, it’s probably …
Tracy man gave Restomod ’39 Ford Cabriolet to his mom
Model year 1939 was a big one at Ford Motor Co. A major styling change for the Ford line and the midpriced Mercury were introduced, both moves strongly influenced by …
Dublin man only the second owner of ’66 Chevy Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette was introduced on Jan. 17, 1953, at the General Motors Motorama Show in New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It’s been reported that the original purpose of this …
1959 Morris Minor in Martinez reminds owner of childhood
The Morris Minor, a cute little car, was manufactured from 1948 to 1971 by Morris Motors, a British company. According to Autocar magazine, it was “a primary way Britain got …