In the late '60s, artists brought fiberglass Funny Car bodies to life with "chrome" grille work that was enhanced by reflective lighting and glistening insignias that were all but real. These amazing ...

Building a great Lowrider has always required the creator to focus on the details; especially the paint quality and chrome trim of the vehicle. Classic cars also tend to have gigantic chrome bumpers, ...

It's 1958. The U.S. has launched its first satellite, BOAC is flying passengers from London to New York on transatlantic jet flights, and the automobile industry is arguably reaching peak chrome. The ...

Chrome plating and Corvettes. For lovers of early Corvettes, chrome plating played a major role in the overall styling. From the famed tooth grille of the C1 Corvette to those final chrome bumpers of ...

Modern car bumpers are, in the vast majority of cases, like famous heiresses: beautiful, and useless. They just don't work. There've been many studies and articles decrying the often insane amount it ...

The auto industry is a fashion industry and tastes and designs change with the times You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The auto industry is a ...