Here’s a fascinating little Volkswagen film from 1956, when the German automaker was still finding its voice. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Market Watch: Steve McQueen’s Bullitt Mustang
Steve McQueen’s Highland Green ’68 Mustang from the movie Bullitt is expected to break auction records when it crosses the block at the Mecum Kissimmee sale in January. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s 1893 Kitchen Sink Engine
The incredible career of Henry Ford starts here: with a handbuilt engine that first ran at Mrs. Ford’s kitchen sink. Continue reading
Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Harley-Davidson Sportster V-Twin
Here’s another choice feature in the Hagerty time-lapse rebuild series: the classic Harley-Davidson Sportster Ironhead V-Twin. Continue reading
King of the Tailfin: Virgil Exner’s Project 613
Chrysler styling chief Virgil Exner rocked the Motor City to its core with the Chrysler Forward Look line for 1957. But behind the scenes, he had even bigger ideas. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1953 Studebaker
Auto enthusiasts don’t agree about much, but they will agree that the 1953 Studebaker was one of the most beautiful cars of the age. Continue reading
Video: Reinventing the Chrysler Corporation, 1992
In 1992, the Chrysler Corporation was reinventing itself yet again. Lee Iacocca and crew tell the story in this vintage factory film with some excellent glimpses behind the scenes. Continue reading