Car audio has worked its way through a number of music formats through the years, including 8-Track, cassette, and Compact Disc. Here’s one early effort: Chrysler’s Highway Hi-Fi record player of 1956. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Jeep Gladiators Past and Present
First rolled out to the public way back in 1963, the Jeep Gladiator has a long and storied history in the 4X4 market. Now that the name is back on a midsize pickup, here’s a quick retrospective. Continue reading
America’s Other Sports Car: The 1968 AMX
For more than a decade, Chevrolet proudly marketed the Corvette as America’s sports car. Then little American Motors joined in with the two-place ’68 AMX—America’s other sports car. Continue reading
Video: The Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop in Action
When Ford introduced the all-steel Hide-Away Hardtop in 1957, it was the engineering marvel of the age—and we still think it’s pretty cool. This great little video breaks down the action. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1970 Camaro
The all-new 1970 Camaro gets the soft sell in this promotional clip from Chevrolet. Continue reading
Video: How Detroit Became the Motor City
Produced by the Ford Piquette Plant, one of the best automotive museums around, this video explores the earliest years of the Detroit auto industry. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1952 Chevrolet
Bright, bold color is the theme in this factory promotional clip for the 1952 Chevrolet line. Continue reading