For Chevrolet, the 1961 model year brought a fresh styling theme and a powerful new engine, the famed 409 V8. Here’s the pitch on the bow-tie brand’s flagship for ’61, the Impala. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: A Three-Minute History of Holden
Alas, the Holden division of General Motors no longer produces cars on Australian soil. Here’s a quick retrospective on one of the nation’s most beloved brands. Continue reading
Station Wagon Dreams: The 1964 Ford Aurora
The fabulous Detroit dream car era brought a flood of coupe, sedan, and convertible concepts, while station wagons were relatively rare. Ford took an interesting stab at the category with the 1964 Aurora show car. Continue reading
A Video Snapshot of Colin Chapman and Lotus
This brief but moving video explores the career of one of the most brilliant and fascinating characters in the history of motorsport: Colin Chapman. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1971 American Motors Line
Here’s the American Motors story for 1971—from the compact Gremlin and Hornet to the loaded and luxurious Ambassador. Continue reading
Video: How a 1937-Style Carburetor Works
We never get tired of sharing good, solid technical info, especially when there’s an interesting historical angle. Check out this 1937 Chevrolet factory film on the basics of carburetors. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1970 Ford GT70
Here’s a little-known story in Ford racing history, in the USA anyway: the 1970 Ford GT70. This original factory film details the fascinating Ford of Britain program. Continue reading