Author Archives: BajaBusta

1979: Ford light weighting was Limited

August 22nd, 2016 | by BajaBusta

In February 1979, an experimental Ford LTD with body and chassis components made of graphite reinforced plastic composites was to

1991 Isuzu Stylus Commercial – Air Bag

August 21st, 2016 | by BajaBusta

The Stylus was Isuzu’s new entry into one of the most contested areas in all of automobiledom: the small sedan

1991 Saturn Commercial

August 21st, 2016 | by BajaBusta

After eight years and $8 billion in start-up costs, GM’s vaunted new Saturn sub-compacts debuted for 1991 in four four-cylinder

1979 Chrysler Newport Commercial – Hal Linden

August 21st, 2016 | by BajaBusta

Highland Park stylists did a good job of hiding the mid-size origins of their full-size 1979 “R-body” cars.  The Newport

2003 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT Test Drive

August 17th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

What happens when your only direct competition finally ups and dies?  If you’re Ford’s Special Vehicle Team, hot off launching

1985 Ford Wagons Manufacturer Promo

August 16th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

1979: Chrysler prepares for the Iacocca cars

August 15th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

The original body Aspen/Volare, received some much needed attention in the form of a face-lift.  The entire Ford Fairmont front

1979: Saab’s Super Turbo Racer

August 15th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

Most of the world wasn’t ready for the debut of the Saab 900 series, and even those who were were

1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Commercial

August 14th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

Chevy’s first redesigned Caprice in 14 years bowing during the 1990 model year.  Sold as a 1991, it really was

1988 Pontiac Grand Am Commercial

August 14th, 2016 | by BajaBusta

Ousting a 3.3 V6 as the top power option for Pontiac’s 1988 Grand Am was Oldsmobile’s new 2.3 liter twin