American Motors’ entry in the red-hot intermediate coupe segment for 1966 was the Rambler Classic Rebel. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The 1956 London Motor Show
From Earl’s Court in London and courtesy of the British Pathé news service, here’s a report on the 1956 British International Motor Show. Continue reading
Video: A Deep Dive Into the 1958 Edsel
This 20-minute Ford Motor Company film from 1958 tells the Edsel story in fine detail. Continue reading
The Cars of A Christmas Story
In A Christmas Story, essayist and storyteller Jean Shepherd included some memorable characters and a few memorable cars as well. Continue reading
Video: Styling the 1954 Fords
Ford had a big new styling studio in 1954, and the Dearborn carmaker is proudly showing it off in this vintage factory film. Continue reading
Video: Mark Donohue Rewrites the Record Books at Talladega, 1975
On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega, running 221.16 mph in the mighty Porsche 917/30. Nearly 45 years later, the track record still stands. Continue reading
Market Watch: Time-Capsule 1987 Buick Grand National
Did you want a Buick Grand National back in 1987, but just couldn’t swing it at the time? Here’s your chance to rewrite your own history with this pristine, as-new example. Continue reading