Students of American automobile history won’t want to miss this little four-minute film from fall of 1957. Here, Henry Ford II personally makes the case for the 1958 Edsel. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Marketing the Renault Dauphine in America
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
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