See Carroll Shelby at the height of his car-selling powers in this original FoMoCo spot promoting the Shelby GT Mustangs for 1967. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Remembering the Brubaker Box
In 1972, independent auto designer Curtis Brubaker merged the Volkswagen dune buggy movement with the California custom van craze and created a memorable vehicle he called the Brubaker Box. Continue reading
America’s Milk and Bread Truck: The Divco Model U, 1938-1986
For decades the Divco Model U was the universal delivery truck, bringing milk, bread, and other necessities to homes across the country. Continue reading
Something to Cheer About: A 1941 Ford Film
Explore the many features of the all-new 1941 Ford DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe in this original factory promotional film. Continue reading
McKellar’s Masterpiece: The Pontiac Overhead Cam 421 V8
For decades, engineer Malcom “Mac” McKellar spearheaded the Pontiac division’s advanced engine development team, and one of his favorite projects was this overhead-cam version of the 421 cubic-inch V8. Continue reading
The Saga of the Half-Scale 1905 Baby Reo
Constructed way back in 1905, the Baby Reo has been described as the American auto industry’s first scale-model promotional vehicle. Continue reading
The 1923 Copper-Cooled Chevrolet: What Went Wrong?
Although it happened nearly a century ago, the Copper-Cooled Chevrolet affair is still remembered as one of the great blunders in Motor City history. Continue reading