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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Inside the 1929-32 Cord L-29 Front Drive
The Cord Front Drive of 1929-32 has always been celebrated as a beautiful car, but the stuff on the inside is equally interesting.
Video: Cruising the Streets of San Francisco in the ’60s
Okay, car spotters. Here’s a real treat for you: a ride through the streets of San Francisco in the early 1960s via cable car. See how many classic ’50s and ’60s cars you can identify. Continue reading
Finale: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO
For its final incarnation as Pontiac’s classic American muscle car, the 2004-06 GTO was produced in Australia. Continue reading
The Pride of South Bend: 1932-33 Rockne by Studebaker
Two great institutions of South Band, Indiana, Studebaker and Notre Dame football, combined to produce an automobile, the 1932-33 Rockne. Continue reading