You think you know the Crown Vic, but the name goes back to the 1950s and the high-end chrome-clad Fairlane Crown Victoria.
The history of the automobile is a history of technological innovation as steady improvement is punctuated by major, memorable advancements.
The Mercury Cyclone, with its 428 Cobra Jet V8 and fastback looks, deserves a place alongside better-known muscle car nameplates.