Who or what killed the beloved Wankel rotary engine? Here’s the always helpful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to lay out the problems in bullet-point form. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Ford Falcon Death Cars of Argentina
The Ford Falcon was once the most beloved car in Argentina, but ultimately it became a national symbol of death and terror. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Tunnel-Port Powerhouse: The Ram Air V
While it was never offered in a production vehicle, the pinnacle of Pontiac performance in the 1960s was the almost mythical Ram Air V. Continue reading
Video: The Chevrolet Go Show For 1963
For 1963, Chevrolet shifted gears and redirected its message to the expanding youth and performance market. Continue reading
Viper’s Little Brother: The 1997 Dodge Copperhead Concept
In 1997, Chrysler designers imagined a smaller, lighter, more affordable version of the mighty Dodge Viper and called it the Copperhead. Continue reading
Who was Charles W. Nash?
He’s seldom mentioned today, but Charlie Nash was one of the pioneers of the U.S. auto industry and helped to found two great carmakers. Continue reading
Video: Mario Andretti Wins the 1969 Indianapolis 500
Relive Mario Andretti’s surpising victory in the Indy 500 in this original 1969 Ford color film. Continue reading