The Corvette Mako Shark II was an influential concept for Chevrolet: It led directly to the production 1968 Corvette. Here are the fascinating details in an original GM promo film. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Engineering the Mighty Jaguar 6.0L V12
Learn the story of the Jaguar 6.0-liter V12—one of the Coventry car maker’s more memorable engines—in this original factory video. Continue reading
Video: When TV Tommy Ivo Drove the Wagon Master One Last Time
Tommy Ivo is one of America’s most beloved drag racers and a legend in the sport. Watch him take his most famous hot rod for one final blast down the quarter-mile. Continue reading
Lee Iacocca 1924–2019
Lido Anthony “Lee” Iacocca, one of the true giants of the American auto industry, has passed away at 94. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevrolet Pickups Conquer Pikes Peak
See two new 1957 Chevy 4×4 pickups clamber up Pikes Peak like mountain goats in this great old factory film. Continue reading
Video: Raymond Loewy, Father of Industrial Design
Meet Raymond Loewy, the pioneering auto stylist and founder of industrial design, in this excellent 1979 video interview. Continue reading
Video: The Dodge Power Wagon Story
This excellent video by Brandt Rosenbusch, official historian at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, tells the Dodge Power Wagon story in just three entertaining and informative minutes. Continue reading