In the late 1940s, the Motor City’s auto designers went far outside the box with their idea cars and prototypes. Here’s one intriguing example: the streamlined, rear-engine 1948 Corsair from Harley Earl and General Motors. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Preview: 2018 Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Pencil this into your calendar for Sunday, September 16: The finest vintage car event of its ilk, the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show. Here’s an advance with all the necessary info and a preview photo gallery. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR 1958 Southern 500
On September 1, 1958, Fireball Roberts scored his first Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway driving a year-old Chevrolet. Here’s an excellent period film report on the popular victory. Continue reading
Video: The 1963 Super Sport Line From Chevrolet
For 1963, Chevrolet was ready for the industry’s exploding youth and performance movement with the exciting Super Sport line. Here’s the the pitch starring the familiar voice of Chevrolet, Joel Aldred. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1958 Cadillac
In the 1950s, Cadillac dominated the luxury car market in America. Here’s the Standard of the World for 1958.
Video: Introducing the 1942 Oldsmobiles
Nineteen-forty-two was a brief model year for Oldsmobile, but a fascinating one. Here’s the new B-44 Olds with Fuselage Fenders and Double-Duty Bumpers. Continue reading
Video: The Detroit Hudson Plant at Work, 1934
Here’s the most fascinating and educational clip you’ll watch today: A look inside the bustling Detroit Hudson plant at work in 1934. Auto manufacturing has changed completely since then. Just watch. Continue reading