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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Five Carburetors: Why Not?
One V8 hot-rodding trick of the ’50s that never quite caught on was the 5×2 carburetor setup. But you know, it’s not such a terrible idea. Continue reading
Video: The Secret Life of the Automobile
From Karl Benz to photochemical smog, here’s an entertaining and insightful history of the auto industry from The Secret Life of Machines. Continue reading
Video: Jim Clark Wins the 1967 British Grand Prix
In 1967, Lotus and Cosworth were reshaping the sport of Formula 1 with the assistance of Jim Clark and Graham Hill. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1956 Nash
Nash relied on the tried and true in automotive marketing as it launched its 1956 product line. Continue reading