A key step in the development of the famous Chrysler Hemi V8 was this monster: a 2500-horsepower aircraft engine designed for the U.S. armed forces in World War II. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The 1936 Arrowhead Teardrop Car
From Southern California in 1936 came the Arrowhead Teardrop Car, which its creators claimed was “America’s first truly streamlined automobile.” Continue reading
This Italian-bodied Packard Ran in the Mexican Road Race
This slimmed-down Packard coupe with straight-eight power raced twice in the Carrera Panamericana, the famed Mexican road race. Continue reading
Funny Car Pioneer: Jack Chrisman’s Comet
The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading
A Quick History of Cadillac Station Wagons
For decades Cadillac never built a station wagon, yet there are a surprising number of them around. Continue reading
2021 Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Concours of America at St. John’s returned this past weekend as one of the country’s top classic car shows. Continue reading
Chevy’s First V8: Inside the 1917-19 Model D
Most enthusiasts know that Chevrolet first produced a V8 back in 1917, but there’s quite a bit more to know about this unusual engine. Continue reading