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Chevrolet—Small-Block V8

Produced in many variants over a 55-year lifespan, the Chevy small-block epitomizes the tried and trusted American engine recipe of a...

Chevrolet Corvette

Launched in 1953 as a fiberglass two-seater convertible in the style of contemporary European models, the Corvette was America’s first production...

Beef and Green Chile Chili

Tim Love grows several chile varieties in his garden, but green Hatch chiles are his favorite because of their meaty texture...

Smoky Pork Chili with Black-Eyed Peas

Donald Link’s granddad’s venison chili inspired this recipe, but Link substitutes pork—his signature meat—for the venison. He recommends serving his chili...

My Everyday God—Tab Hunter

At any time, wherever I am, I am apt to pray. It isn’t a formal thing with me—just a simple matter...

Sports Cars

Massive demand for sports cars in prosperous post-war America prompted rapid progress in design here and in Europe. This was a...

Racing Cars

The 1950s was the decade of successful front-engined racing cars, especially in sports-car racing. European marques derived from road going sports...

What’s She Got?

It takes much more than beauty to give a girl a glamorous life. Here’s how it’s done by eight of Hollywood’s...

Classic Clams Casino

It takes only about 30 minutes to make these bacon-topped beauties, which would be an elegant starter for a dinner party....

Abra-ca-Debra—Debra Paget

A dream-come-true is Debra’s new home—but it took Paget magic to keep it from being a nightmare!...

Opulence and High Performance

The 1950s saw prosperity slowly return after World War II, and with it increasing demand for cars of the highest luxury....

Chocolate-Beet Layer Cake

Trust me on this one: The roasted beets in this cake make it moist, dense, and rich. You can’t taste them—there’s...

Detroit Fins and Chrome

Post-war prosperity in the United States brought the most indulgent and flamboyant period ever in car design, as car makers at...

Economy Cars

Europe specialized in the small, economical family car in the 1950s, producing a wide range of practical and often surprisingly civilized...

New Faces—Bob Francis

MOVIES’ NEWEST, BIGGEST, BLONDEST GIANT WAS PULLED OFF A PAIR OF SKIS TO STAR IN HIS FIRST FILM....

Mid-Range Family Sedans

Once hostilities were over, factory owners flush with money from war contracts hurried to fill their factories’ capacities with car manufacturing...

New Faces—Pat Crowley

PERT AND PRETTY, PAT DECIDED TO BE AN ACTRESS WHEN HER SISTER SAID SHE TALKED TOO MUCH!...

Great Marques—The Citroën Story

Andre Citroën was one of the automotive industry’s earliest visionaries. Despite humble beginnings, his Citroën marque came to embody all that...

Salt Water Dillies

THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A BEACH TO HELP PEOPLE FORGET THEIR TROUBLES—ESPECIALLY IF THEY’RE FOUR YOUNG STARS AND HAVEN’T ANY....

Soy And Ginger Shrimp En Papillotes

In this Asian-inspired dish, tender shrimp and crisp bok choy are infused with the complex flavors of ingredients like hoisin sauce...

Volkswagen Beetle

Surely the most extraordinary success story in the history of the automobile, the Beetle began life as a pet project of...

Small Cars

After World War II there was a new automotive revolution. Most soldiers posted overseas had experienced long-distance travel for the first...

Who Needs Men?—Debbie Reynolds

“I can take a goodnight kiss or leave it alone,” Debbie says. And the crazy thing is—the crazy kid really means...

Pork And Sausage Ragù

When Italian-Americans talk about “Sunday sauce” or “gravy” they mean this classic southern Italian ragù. Tomatoes are prominent, and the sauce’s...

Lamb Ragù

You can make this sauce with either red or white wine; I like to use red during the colder months for...

The Lonesome Road—Jeff Chandler

A stranger in a make-believe paradise is Jeff Chandler these days—a big, solitary, quiet guy who never quite feels he belongs....

Jaguar XK—Straight-Six

One of the most iconic power plants in automotive history, Jaguar’s XK straight-six was light, powerful, reliable-and essentially unchanged for almost...

Irish Lullaby—Ann Blyth

Just before her baby was born, Ann Blyth had a chat with Louella—including a few reminiscences—and some predictions of things to...

Bolognese Ragù

Resist the urge to rush the meat through browning—it takes 60 to 90 minutes to do this step properly, but your...

Duck Ragù

Although you can make this ragù with duck breast, I prefer to use the meaty legs and thighs, which stay tender...

Roadsters and Sports Cars

Instructed to help restore the UK’s devastated balance of payments after World War II, British car manufacturers hurried to build sports...

Ford F-Series

Pickup trucks have been part of the fabric of American society for almost a century, and none more so than Ford’s...

Wanted: A Man!—Kathryn Grayson

No more actors, no more charmers, no more adolescents—Kate needs a guy who can stand up to anything—including Kate!...

Harvest Bread Stuffing

The secret to achieving the right hearty (but not heavy) texture for this stuffing is to use good-quality whole-grain bread. The...

Practical Everyday Transportation

The demands and shortages of World War II meant that transportation in the 1940s had to concentrate on practicality without frills...

A Date With Eddie Fisher

Most stars on a first date with a dream like Mala Powers head for Mocambo and the wee hours of the...

U.S. Style-Setters

There was a huge appetite for new cars in post-war America, so car makers rushed into production, working with essentially pre-war...

Hollywood’s Beauty Fair

True loveliness is spectacular even in Hollywood, Mecca of glamour. These seven are among the great beauties of movie-land . ....

Large Cars

After World War II, few people in Europe could afford large, luxurious sedans. Instead, most designs were conservative, and only figures...

Who’s Got The Money?

THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE BIG AND BRIGHT, BUT DEEP IN THE HEART OF DEBT. IN HOLLYWOOD ALL WHO GLITTER YERY...

Powerful Sports Tourers

Despite the 1929 stock market crash that precipitated a worldwide recession, the 1930s saw small manufacturers continue to make large-engined sports...

Classic French Toast

For perfectly golden, crisp results, use a heavy-duty pan that distributes heat evenly The batter can be made ahead and kept...

Susan Hayward’s Story

The headlines told only half the story. Here is the actual testimony of Susan, Jess—and the surprise third witness!...

Sour Cream and Leek Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes and leeks are a classic flavor pairing, and here, they come together in luscious, creamy mashed potatoes. Serve with roasted...

Magnificent and Exotic Body Styles

The 1930s saw the ultimate flowering of the coachbuilder’s art. The most exotic chassis, often adapted from state-of-the-art racing cars into...

Lincoln-Zephyr

Traditionally associated with high-priced luxury, the Ford-owned Lincoln marque offered buyers its least-expensive model to date with the 1936 Zephyr. Featuring...