For 1938, the Ford Motor Company introduced distinct styling and sheet metal for the Standard and De Luxe models. Here’s the story in an original factory film. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Inspector Gadget’s Dream Car: The 1953 Ford X-100
Loaded with more than 50 futuristic gimmicks and gadgets, the 1953 X-100 was.the Ford Motor Company’s first full-fledged dream car. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1966 Chevrolet Big-Block V8
No, this is a big block. In this original GM promotional film, we get the inside story on Chevrolet’s 396 CID and 427 CID Big-Block V8s for 1966. Continue reading
Video: Petula Clark Presents the 1969 Plymouths
Hear Petula Clark sing the praises of the ’69 Plymouth Sport Fury in this original 1969 television spot. Continue reading
Video: AJ Foyt Wins the 1961 Indy 500
See the legendary AJ Foyt score the first of his four Indianapolis 500 victories in this nifty three-minute newsreel short. Continue reading
Video: Test-Driving the 1964 Studebaker Daytona
Join us for a test drive of the sporty new ’64 Studebaker Daytona Hardtop. Continue reading
Zingers!
Like monster T-shirts come to life, the wild and whimsical Zingers have been entertaining hot rodders of all ages for nearly half a century now. Continue reading