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Bob Gerometta

Bob Gerometta

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Archivist, historian, writer, currently editor and publisher of over-drive-magazine.com my gig is automotive history.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 5d

Our 1955-1971 Corvette Collection Will Knock Your Socks Off! Corvette went from a under-powered “sporty car” to a powerhouse in that time, with perhaps the 1957 “Fuelie” setting the bar for what came after.
See all our Corvette Fact Sheets HERE over-drive-magazine.com/category/fac...

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 3h

1959 Ford Fact Sheet is Available – The 1959 Ford Galaxie stylists adapted the roof line of the Thunderbird to the body producing a new and formal look.
See It HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2025/10/09/1...

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 2d

If you can't figure out that there are too many people in this Country who are not ready to vote for a woman, then younger to get your head out of . . . The objective in 2026 is to win, not to prove anything.

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 3d

Learn more about the 66 Mustang HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2023/05/25/1...

1966 Ford Mustang Fact Sheet

For 1966, only minor changes on the Mustang occurred. Significantly, the dashboard was a full-gauge Mustang-specific item.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 3d

Learn more about the 55 T-bird HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2024/09/26/1...

1955 Ford Thunderbird Fact Sheet

The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was an all new concept – sport luxury. A two-seater with sprightly performance but all the amenities.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 5d

Our 1955-1971 Corvette Collection Will Knock Your Socks Off! Corvette went from a under-powered “sporty car” to a powerhouse in that time, with perhaps the 1957 “Fuelie” setting the bar for what came after.
See all our Corvette Fact Sheets HERE over-drive-magazine.com/category/fac...

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 5d

Want to learn more about the 1964 Plymouth Satellite? Go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2023/11/19/1...

1964 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

The entire rear end was lengthened almost 2 inches and it was more tapered than in the previous season. Hardtops had a new, cantilevered type roof pillar.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 5d

It's to build frustration, then despair. He's trying to find the breaking point of rage so we boil over . . . And then comes the military.

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 7d

1951 Oldsmobile Fact Sheet – The Super 88 Arrives! Now all Oldsmobiles V-8 powered. The more upscale Super 88 made its debut and 98s lost the Club Coupe model. V-8 HP remained at 135. See the 1951 Oldsmobile Fact Sheet HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2025/09/24/1...

1951 Oldsmobile Fact Sheet

In 1951, the 88 line moved to the new GM B-body, and with the discontinuation of the straight six-cylinder 76 line, leaving all Oldsmobiles V-8 powered. The Super 88 made its debut and Series 98 lo…

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 7d

Get more info on the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2024/02/14/1...

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Fact Sheet

For 1969, the Chevelle used the same chassis and body of 1968 with new front and rear styling, though not radically different. The 350 CID V-8, available in Camaro since 1967, replaced the 327 V-8.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 7d

Learn more about the 1963 Ford Galaxie HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2023/10/27/1...

1963 Ford Full Size Cars Fact Sheet

Full Size Fords were identified by the large round tail lights mounted at the top of the rear fenders. For 1963, Ford introduced the most powerful engines in its history; the 410 and 425 horsepower…

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 7d

Wanna learn all about the 1958 Ford? Go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2025/09/17/1...

1958 Ford Cars Fact Sheet

Dual headlights, along with a grille that matched that of the 1958 Thunderbird were new. Also new was the big-block FE V8s of 332 and 352 CID. and a three-speed “Cruise-O-Matic” automat…

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 10d

Gee, what could go wrong?

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 10d

Want to learn more about the 1958 Edsel? Go Here over-drive-magazine.com/2025/05/09/1...

1958 Edsel Fact Sheet

Ford decided to move Lincoln upmarket, and to add premium/intermediate vehicles to the intermediate slot vacated by Lincoln – the Edsel.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 10d

Want to learn mre about 1956 Fords? Go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2022/09/20/1...

1956 Ford Cars Fact Sheet

In 1956 a four-door Victoria hardtop and two, new more powerful V-8 options were released, with 292 CID and 312 CID.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 11d

So where our wonderful press in all this? Why is it when one of these SOBs lies, NO ONE calls Thom on it? Complicit.

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 12d

If you want to learn more about the 1957 Corvette, you can go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2022/09/02/1...

1957 Corvette Fact Sheet

The 1957 Corvette was visually the same as the previous year.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 12d

If you want to know more about the 1969 Plymouth Road Runner - including current market values - go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2024/06/04/1...

1969 Plymouth Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet

The GTX and Road Runner could be optionally equipped with an all-new, cool air induction package, fed through functional hood scoops.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 12d

Wanna Learn More About the 1959 El Camino? Go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2023/03/27/1...

1959 Chevrolet Full Size Cars Fact Sheet

Under GM’s Design Director, Bill Mitchell, Chevrolet styling changed radically, with no clues to the past. Virtually nothing from the old Harley Earl era remained.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 12d

Rapid Rewind – Chevrolet’s First Big Block, the W-Series 348-409! Nowadays everyone thinks 396-427-454 when they think Chevrolet Big Blocks, but there was another big bad boy well before that - the W-Series 348-409 V-8 HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2022/06/29/c...

Chevrolet’s W-Series V-8 Details

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 14d

1955 Ford Cars Fact Sheet is Available! The line received new styling. The Mileage Maker I-6 was increased to 223 CID for 120 HP, and the Y-block V-8 was now available in two sizes: 272 CID & the 292 CID unit with 193 HP. See what the changed from 1954 HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2025/08/25/1...

1955 Ford Cars Fact Sheet

The line received new styling, though it remained similar to the 1952 Ford underneath. The Y-block V-8 was now available in two sizes at 272 CID and the 292 CID unit from the Thunderbird with 193 H…

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 14d

Restomod

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 15d

You know, you could check out the Fact Sheets on all the 57-58 cars HERE over-drive-magazine.com/brand-fact-c...

Brand Fact Center

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 16d

Perhaps the headline should say: "Miller".

Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 17d

Wanna learn more about the 2959 Thunderbird? Go HERE over-drive-magazine.com/2025/05/20/1...

1959 Ford Thunderbird Fact Sheet

For 1959, the Thunderbird featured a new grille and a newly optional 350 HP 430 CID MEL V-8. The honeycomb grille was replaced by a horizontal bar grille. Sales increased to 67,456 units.

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Bob Gerometta @bobgodm.bsky.social · 17d

Thinks America is the center of the universe. Major problem among Republicans. (with no evidence either - just a spoiled childhood impacting his brain waves).