Smokey Yunick was racing’s American folk hero. Here’s Smokey himself circa 1996, offering his unique opinions on NASCAR, Bill France Jr, his old friend AJ Foyt, and other choice topics.
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Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The Roaring ’65s from Plymouth
For 1965, the Plymouth lineup included the hottest engine combinations in the biz, a broadened product line, and a new slogan: “The Roaring ’65s.” Continue reading
Introducing the 1953 Packards
Change was in the air at Packard for 1953, as the venerable Motor City automaker rolled out its realigned Packard and Clipper lines. Continue reading
The Infamous Triumph Rocket III Video
From way back in 2007, here’s one of the motor industry’s earliest viral videos: Triumph’s sendup of its own Rocket III. It’s still great fun, check it out. Continue reading
A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks
Goof-ups and recalls are nothing new—they’re as old as the auto industry. Here’s a classic example, the infamous short-framed 1939 Buick. Continue reading
Video: Lee Iacocca Unveils the Dodge Viper
On May 18, 1990, Chrysler brought a trio of heavyweights to the stage for the official introduction of the Dodge Viper: Lee Iacocca, Bob Lutz, and Carroll Shelby. Here’s their presentation. Continue reading
Video: How to Make a Ford TV Commercial, 1956
Here’s an awesome look behind the scenes with the production crew that created the television commercials for the 1956 Ford lineup. Continue reading