The Renault Dauphine was a big success worldwide, but not so much in the USA. Here’s the sales pitch to American car buyers. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Presenting the 1966 American Motors Marlin
With hip ’60s messaging, American Motors battles to shake off its granny-car image in this classic television spot for the sporty Marlin fastback. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1958 Firebird III Turbine Dream Car
This rare General Motors film from 1958, in clear, beautiful color, details the design and construction of the Firebird III turbine-powered dream car. There are countless fascinating technical insights here—have a look. Continue reading
Video: Ed Sullivan Pitches the 1957 Mercury Line
Here’s the one and only Ed Sullivan, the Toast of the Town himself, to pitch the 1957 Mercury line. This three-minute promo touts all the great new features. Continue reading
The Baby Ram Trucks: Dodge Rampage and Plymouth Scamp
Okay, so maybe they weren’t real trucks, but they were really cute. Here we take a quick look back at the Dodge Rampage and Plymouth Scamp mini-pickups. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1963 Studebaker Lark
For 1963, Studebaker brought some new features and new messaging to its distinctive Lark model line. Here’s the lowdown from South Bend. Continue reading
Video: The Sensational 1953 GM Motorama
The General Motors Motorama must be the greatest factory auto show of all time. Here’s an excellent little GM newsreel presenting the show’s 1953 debut at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Continue reading