In 1935-36, Auburn did as much as any automaker to introduce the concept of supercharging to the American car-buying public. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
When Plymouth Sold Trucks
It’s true: For a brief time, the Plymouth product line included pickup trucks. Here’s a quick rundown. Continue reading
Last of The Breed: 1979 Ford Ranchero
For the Ranchero, Ford’s sporty passenger car-based pickup, 1979 was the end of the line. Continue reading
Into the Sixties with Ford: A 1960 Film
Here’s everything happening at Ford’s expansive Dearborn operations for 1960, as recorded in a beautiful color film. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: The Buick Wildcat
The adoption of the Wildcat name signaled an important shift in brand imaging for the Buick Motor Division at General Motors. Continue reading
The Engine That Put America On Wheels: 1909-27 Model T Ford
The Ford Model T is famous as the car that put America on wheels, and a key element in its success was the remarkable engine. Continue reading
As The Wheels Turn: A 1950 Chevrolet Film
A family picnic is the setting for this entertaining lecture on automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics. Continue reading