In the 1960s at Bonneville, these three men battled to be the fastest on earth: Art Arfons, Craig Breedlove, and Walt Arfons. Courtesy of Scarf and Goggles, here’s an excellent video history. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The 1957 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Here’s some awesome racing action from 1957 featuring some guys you may have heard of: the Unsers. Continue reading
Video: Chip Foose Explains What Makes the 1932 Ford So Great
What makes the 1932 Ford the world’s favorite hot rod? Noted designer and builder Chip Foose breaks it down for us. Continue reading
Video: Introducing The 1962 Studebaker Lark Daytona
For 1962, Studebaker president Sherwood Egbert rebooted the brand with fresh sheet metal and a brand new name: Daytona. Continue reading
Video: The 1955 London Motor Show
Courtesy of British Pathé, here’s all the latest news from the 1955 London Motor Show at Earls Court. Continue reading
Video: Graham Hill Explains Race Car Setup
Here’s two-time Formula 1 champion and Indy 500 winner Graham Hill, circa 1964, explaining the exquisite art and science of race car setup. Continue reading
GM’s First Mid-Engine Corvette: The 1968 Chevrolet Astro II
The concept of a mid-engine Corvette is almost as old as the Corvette itself. Here’s the General’s first attempt at the driver-first vehicle layout, the 1968 Chevrolet Astro II. Continue reading