Here’s a major manufacturer in the golden age of the Motor City you may not know: the mighty Federal truck. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Ford’s Forgotten Big Block: The 1958-68 MEL V8
Ford’s MEL V8 might not have a famous racing record, but it’s worthy of a closer look. Continue reading
Due to Popular Demand: The 1955 Packard Request
In the 1950s, dream cars from the Motor City usually looked into the future, but the Packard Request looked into the company’s glorious past. Continue reading
Triumph on the Track: a 1950 Ford Motor Company Film
Let’s visit the Dearborn Proving Grounds, where the Ford engineers are busy torturing the 1950 model line. Continue reading
Video: The Astounding One-Wheeled Autos of Charles F. Taylor
Bless the pioneers and visionaries of the automotive industry. Thanks to them, our world is so much richer. Continue reading
Video: Meet the 1970 Ford Maverick, the Simple Machine
Simple to drive, simple to park, simple to repair, simple to own: Ford marketed the 1970 Maverick as The Simple Machine. Continue reading
1926: Packard Pioneers the Hypoid Final Drive
In 1926, the Packard Motor Car Company introduced the hypoid drive axle to the Motor City, and the rest of the industry wouldn’t catch up for another decade. Continue reading