Kaiser-Frazer launched an ambitious assault on the Detroit automotive establishment, but was then forced to scale back its plans. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing the 1939 Chevrolets — Master 85 and Master De Luxe
Meet the new Chevrolets for 1939, Master 85 and Master De Luxe, in this spiffy factory film. Continue reading
Video: When the Compacts Raced at Daytona
Strange but true: There was a NASCAR series for the Detroit compacts and it raced at Daytona in 1960 and 1961. Here’s some rare footage of the ’61 event. Continue reading
A Mopar Hemi Mystery: Did Chrysler Steal From the Cadillac V8?
When Chrysler developed the famous 1951 Hemi V8, did the automaker copy the 1949 Cadillac V8? Continue reading
Why Independent Front Suspension? A 1935 Film
When independent front suspension was introduced, it was a huge development for the American auto industry. Okay, why? This 1935 Chevrolet film explains the issue perfectly. Continue reading
Handy, Not Handsome: The 1936 Dearborn Cabover
The Ford Motor Company took its good old time introducing cabover trucks, so aftermarket suppliers like the Dearborn Line moved in to fill the gap. Continue reading
Racing to Victory: The Allison V-1710 Aircraft Engine
The best-known U.S. aircraft engine of World War II had its roots in auto racing and the Indianapolis 500. -Photo courtesy National Air and Space Museum. Continue reading