In 1941, Henry Ford’s giant factory on the River Rouge in Dearborn was one of the industrial wonders of the world. Here’s a guided tour. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Meet the 1950 Willys Jeeps, Workhorses of Industry
See the first stirrings of the sport-utility market in this awesome 1950 movie from Willys-Overland, The Workhorses of Industry. Continue reading
Video: The Body Builders from Fisher, 1970
Here’s a detailed look inside the body-making process at the Fisher Body division of General Motors in 1970. Continue reading
Video: Charlie Brown and Tennessee Ernie Ford Pitch the 1960 Fords
Here are the Peanuts gang and Tennessee Ernie Ford to tell you about the Ford Motor Company’s value leaders for 1960, the Falcon and the Fairlane 500. Continue reading
Video: The Rise and Fall of Cadillac
Ask 10 enthusiasts where Cadillac went wrong, and you are liable to get 14 answers. Here’s one fair and well-reasoned disquisition from Business Insider. Continue reading
Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1956 Chevrolets
In this great old Jam Handy film, join Joie Chitwood and his team of expert thrill drivers as they beat up on the 1956 Chevrolet line. Continue reading
Video: Scale Model Masterpieces by Jordi Reixach
Here are some of the most incredibly detailed model cars we’ve ever seen, all created by a true artist, Jordi Reixach. Continue reading