Henry Ford liked to own things. In the acquisitory phase of his life, his possessions included an airport, a hotel, a fleet of lake freighters, a rubber plantation in Brazil—and a railroad. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Introducing the 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
The 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk was the last of the breed. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1966 AMC Ambassador
Better known for its compact cars in the ’60s, American Motors made a play for the full-size field with the conservative but nicely-appointed Ambassador. Continue reading
Atom Age Marvel: The 1954 Ford FX Atmos
Straight out of the nuclear age came the sensational FX Atmos, Ford’s 1954 Chicago Auto Show dream car. Continue reading
Video: A Deep Dive Into the 1955 Chrysler Line
Here’s an original factory film with an in-depth look at the 1955 Chrysler line, the cars with the Hundred Million Dollar Look. Continue reading
Pontiac’s Sporty Wagon Concept: Firebird Type K
Enthusiasts have always been drawn to sports car/station wagon hybrids, in theory at least. Pontiac’s stab at the concept in 1977-79 was the Firebird Type K. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1969 AMX
As the smallest of the Detroit automakers, little American Motors was careful not to take itself too seriously. Check out this tongue-in-cheek spot for the 1969 AMX. Continue reading