The ’38 Fords might not be as familiar to enthusiasts as some other years of the classic Ford V8. Let’s see if we can expand our view a bit. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
One Weird Day at a 1955 Hudson Photo Shoot
Old factory PR photos can be fascinating, funny, and sometimes downright bizarre. Here’s a photo sequence for the 1955 Hudson that manages to be all three. Continue reading
All-American Image Buster: The 1968 AMC Javelin
In 1968, American Motors entered the rapidly expanding U.S. pony car market with a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang: the Javelin. Continue reading
Video: The 1961 Studebaker Lark Has Performability!
Let’s check in with Studebaker and see what’s new in the Lark lineup for 1961. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1968 Mercury Cougar
Mercury called the 1968 Cougar “the better idea in luxury sports cars.” See and hear all about the ’68 Cougar lineup in this original Ford dealer film. Continue reading
Buick’s Factory Hot Rod: The 1936 Century
For 1936, the Buick division at General Motors stuck its largest straight-8 engine into a smaller, lighter chassis, creating a memorable performer called the Century. Continue reading
1320 Feet: A 1964 Ford Drag Racing Film
In living color, here’s an introduction to the world of drag racing in 1964 from the Total Performance people at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading