In February of 1967, the Pontiac division of General Motors joined the red-hot ponycar wars with the Firebird. Here’s the sales pitch in an original Pontiac promotional clip. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Engineering the 1960 Chrysler Unibody
The Chrysler Corporation took a bold step in 1960 when it converted its entire model line from traditional body-on-frame to unitized construction. Here’s the engineering project as recorded in an original 1960 factory film. Continue reading
Video: The Magic Midget — a History of MG in Racing
Many automakers claim their roots are in racing, but in the case of Britain’s storied MG marque, it’s the honest truth. Here’s a neat film history of MG in racing with the focus on the early years. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1950 Ford
With improvements aplenty, the 1950 Ford line was marketed as “50 ways new, 50 ways better!” Here’s the confident sales pitch in an original Ford theatrical reel. Continue reading
Video: The Daytona Beach Speed Trials of 1957
Before the giant oval track was built at Daytona, they raced on the beach in a variety of events. Here’s some great footage of the NASCAR Daytona speed trials for 1957, featuring the measured mile. Continue reading
Mercury’s Fabulous Failure: The 1956 XM-Turnpike Cruiser
Mercury’s XM-Turnpike Cruiser may have been a flop, but it was an influential one, foreshadowing the division’s 1957-1959 production cars. Let’s circle back for a second look. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1962 Corvair Monza Spyder — Turbocharged!
In 1962, Chevrolet introduced its first turbocharged production car, the Corvair Monza Spyder. This action-packed little GM promotional film sings the praises of the sporty turbocharged Corvair. Watch the fun. Continue reading