Here’s an idea that was well before its time… but somehow, its time never came: the Park-Car invented by Brooks Walker.
Category Archives: Auto History
Thinking Outside the (Pickup) Box: The 1961-64 Corvair Rampside
The unique architecture of the Chevrolet Corvair spawned a few interesting variants, including the 1961-64 Rampside Pickup. Continue reading
Secrets of the Chevy Powerglide 1950-73
The Powerglide automatic transmission loyally served Chevrolet and General Motors for nearly a quarter of a century. Continue reading
Video: Shirley Muldowney’s First Top Fuel World Title, 1977
Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading
The Power to Fly: The Wright Brothers’ 1903 Engine
When the Wright brothers set out to fly in 1903, there were no engines on the market capable of powering their aircraft. So they built their own, and it’s a remarkable design. Continue reading
Volkswagen Beetle: The Last Mile
To say farewell to the Beetle after 70 years in production, Volkswagen produced this heartstring-tugging video, “The Last Mile.” Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1966 Rambler Rebel
American Motors’ entry in the red-hot intermediate coupe segment for 1966 was the Rambler Classic Rebel. Continue reading