Of all the fabulous creations of Nuccio Bertone, one of his favorites was a Chevrolet Corvair—the 1963 Bertone Testudo. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Selling the 1957 Plymouth
Plymouth had a new selling story for 1957, with Forward Look styling, torsion-bar front suspension, and a catchy slogan: “Suddenly, it’s 1960!” Continue reading
Palette Dansante: A Short 1956 Volkswagen Film
Here’s a fascinating little Volkswagen film from 1956, when the German automaker was still finding its voice. Continue reading
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