This original factory dealer film introduces the Lincoln lineup for 1941, including the Continental, the Custom Sedan, and the division’s volume leader, the popular Zephyr—now with directional signals. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Rhomboid Dream: The 1960 Pininfarina X
The best way to design an automobile may be with a wheel at each corner, but it’s not the only way. Behold the X-chassis configuration of the 1960 Pininfarina X. Continue reading
The 1964 Baby Jeep Project
In 1964, the Kaiser Jeep Corporation experimented with a simplified, low-cost version of the Universal Jeep for use in developing countries. This is the tale of the Jeep XLI. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1969 Ford Cobra and Torino GT
Presenting two key Blue Oval entries in the muscle car wars of 1969: Ford Cobra and Torino GT, both available with Ford’s killer 428 Cobra Jet V8. This vintage two-minute promo lays down the rubber-burning details. Continue reading
Ford Fans’ Favorite: The 1940 Deluxe
Next to the original 1932 Deuce, the 1940 Deluxe could be the most coveted of the classic Ford V8s today. It’s easy to see why. Continue reading
Video: GM’s Last Motorama, 1961
By 1961, the age of the fabulous Motorama auto shows was coming to an end. This original General Motors film tells the Motorama story one last time. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1970 Oldsmobile 442
In the Detroit muscle car wars, the battle cry for 1970 was go big or go home. Oldsmobile answered the call with a 455 cubic-inch V8 for the 442. Continue reading