1958-60 Rambler American
Friday-September 28, 2007
Patrick Foster tells the story of the Rambler American, an automotive Lazarus, in the December 2007 issue of Collectible Automobile.
Beautiful pictures. Ably-told.
My problem with Collectible Automobile is that a lot of its articles read like book reports. I used to fume about Foster's ho-hum, facts-and-figures-style writing, but I really think the fault lies with the stodgy editorial approach at CA.
When I read the article, I'm overwhelmed with straight-ahead narrative about body styles, model year changes, and production figures. There are too few stories about Roy Chapin, Jr., and George Romney.
I wish CA could figure out how to tell more compelling narratives. I would like to see more pop culture references and more interesting layouts.
Right now CA is elegant and traditional. And, unfortunately, boring. You cook a good steak, Editor Biel. I just wish it sizzled a little more.
Beautiful pictures. Ably-told.
My problem with Collectible Automobile is that a lot of its articles read like book reports. I used to fume about Foster's ho-hum, facts-and-figures-style writing, but I really think the fault lies with the stodgy editorial approach at CA.
When I read the article, I'm overwhelmed with straight-ahead narrative about body styles, model year changes, and production figures. There are too few stories about Roy Chapin, Jr., and George Romney.
I wish CA could figure out how to tell more compelling narratives. I would like to see more pop culture references and more interesting layouts.
Right now CA is elegant and traditional. And, unfortunately, boring. You cook a good steak, Editor Biel. I just wish it sizzled a little more.