A UK firm that specializes in EV conversions of vintage cars invented an interesting challenge: Perform a complete conversion of a Volkswagen Beetle in just one day. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Two Stout Scarabs on the Road
See two Stout Scarabs, the clever creations of aviation pioneer Bill Stout, on the road in this rare silent film footage. Continue reading
Sharing is Caring: The 1934 Ford-Hupmobile Connection
Strange but true: For two brief years, Hupmobiles borrowed their body shells from the 1934 Ford Model 40. Continue reading
Forgotten Four Barrel: The 1965-90 Rochester Quadrajet
While it never got much respect from the high-performance community, the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor did an admirable job on millions of General Motors vehicles through the years. Continue reading
Motor City Landmark: The Packard Overpass
For eight decades, the Packard overpass on East Grand Boulevard was one of the most familiar landmarks of the Detroit auto industry. Continue reading
The W-43 Saga: Oldsmobile’s Experimental 32-Valve 455 V8
Oldsmobile’s experimental W-43 engine is surrounded in myth, legend, and a tall tale or two. Let’s see if we can sort it all out. Continue reading
When Diamond T Built a Station Wagon
While Diamond T was best known for its big, heavy-duty trucks, the company occasionally dabbled in other markets. Take for example this experimental 1946 station wagon. Continue reading