Take a good, close look at the 1983 El Camino in this original Chevrolet dealer film. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Tiny Supercharged V8 Screams at 8,000 RPM
Working entirely from scratch and using only manually operated machine tools, Don Baker built this quarter-scale V8 that includes a functional Roots blower and revs to 8,000 rpm. Continue reading
Secrets of the Ford Y-Block V8, 1954-62
The Y-Block of 1954-62 might not be the most beloved of the Ford V8s, but it’s a fascinating engine with some quirky and noteworthy features. Continue reading
Video: Carroll Shelby Pitches the 1967 Shelby Mustangs
See Carroll Shelby at the height of his car-selling powers in this original FoMoCo spot promoting the Shelby GT Mustangs for 1967. Continue reading
Remembering the Brubaker Box
In 1972, independent auto designer Curtis Brubaker merged the Volkswagen dune buggy movement with the California custom van craze and created a memorable vehicle he called the Brubaker Box. Continue reading
America’s Milk and Bread Truck: The Divco Model U, 1938-1986
For decades the Divco Model U was the universal delivery truck, bringing milk, bread, and other necessities to homes across the country. Continue reading
Something to Cheer About: A 1941 Ford Film
Explore the many features of the all-new 1941 Ford DeLuxe and Super DeLuxe in this original factory promotional film. Continue reading