Jay Leno knows Duesenbergs, and here he takes one of the grandest examples ever built for a test drive. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1946-49 Crosley COBRA: The Sheet Metal Engine
Powel Crosley and Crosley Motors weren’t afraid to innovate, as demonstrated by the COBRA engine—it employed sheet-metal construction. Continue reading
Video: 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis
Take a deep dive into the ultra-plush 1975 Mercury Marquis, Marquis Brougham, and Grand Marquis in this original dealer promotional film. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1979 OIdsmobile Cutlass Supreme
In 1979, the Olds Cutlass Supreme was one of the most popular cars in the United States. Let’s check it out. Continue reading
American Motors’ Last Traditional Convertible: The 1968 Rebel
The 1968 Rebel ragtop marked the end of an epoch for American Motors: It was the carmaker’s last traditional six-passenger convertible. Continue reading
A Completely Different Kind of Disc Brake: 1949 Chrysler
In 1949, the Chrysler Corporation introduced a new disc brake system, but it was nothing like the disc brakes we know today. Here’s how it worked. Continue reading
Designed For Distinction: A 1938 Chevrolet Film
Here’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look inside the General Motors styling studios as the 1938 Chevrolet took form. Continue reading