Through the magic of digital animation, here’s a priceless look inside one of the most famous engines in history, the mighty Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 of World War II. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Gas Turbine Dreams: The 1955 Ford Mystere
The 1955 Mystere show car was originally intended to showcase Ford’s infant gas turbine technology, but it soon earned a more direct role in the company’s product plans. Continue reading
Up From Clay: A 1959 Fisher Body Film
See the auto body production process up close and in detail in this 1959 Fisher Body movie entitled Up From Clay. Continue reading
Fashion Victim: The 1981-83 Pierre Cardin Evolution I
French-Italian designer Pierre Cardin found worldwide fame with his exuberant approach to women’s fashion, but the skills didn’t necessarily cross over to the automotive world. Continue reading
False Luxury: The 1977-80 Lincoln Versailles
The mid-sized Lincoln Versailles offered luxury features at a luxury price, but luxury-car buyers were not persuaded. Continue reading
Motor City Landmarks: The Goodyear Auto Production Signs
Between 1964 and 2002, a series of giant Goodyear billboards updated Detroit commuters every day on the health and fortunes of the city’s auto industry. Continue reading
Change By Design: A 1973 Ford Film
The business of automotive design was undergoing tremendous change in the 1970s. This 1973 Ford Motor Company film explores some of the challenges. Continue reading