For eight decades, the Packard overpass on East Grand Boulevard was one of the most familiar landmarks of the Detroit auto industry. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The W-43 Saga: Oldsmobile’s Experimental 32-Valve 455 V8
Oldsmobile’s experimental W-43 engine is surrounded in myth, legend, and a tall tale or two. Let’s see if we can sort it all out. Continue reading
When Diamond T Built a Station Wagon
While Diamond T was best known for its big, heavy-duty trucks, the company occasionally dabbled in other markets. Take for example this experimental 1946 station wagon. Continue reading
Video: A Closer Look at the 1968 Ford Torino Indy 500 Pace Car
Here’s a detailed look at the official 1968 Indy 500 pace car, a Torino Convertible, as featured in an original Ford Motor Company promotional clip. Continue reading
Video: Torture-Testing the 1935 Chevrolets
See daredevil Captain Bob Ward and his crew of maniacs torture-test the 1935 Chevrolets in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Styling Studios, 1957
Join us for a guided tour of the Ford Motor Company’s styling process circa 1957 in this original factory film. Continue reading
1940 Packard, Air Conditioning Pioneer
In 1940, the Packard Motor Car Company was the first U.S. auto manufacturer to offer air conditioning as a factory production option. Continue reading