One of the most fabulous cars ever offered by General Motors, the 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham was loaded to the roof rails with extravagant features. This fascinating period newsreel short details a few. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Forgotten Dream Car: The 1968 Ford Techna
Obscure today but totally fascinating, the 1968 Ford Techna concept explored a number of innovations in engineering and packaging. Here’s more. Continue reading
Video: The Chevrolet atop Castle Rock, 1964
Presenting one of the most audacious and ambitious car commercials ever produced, the famed Chevrolet Castle Rock spot of 1964. Watch this. Continue reading
Bullet on Wheels: The 1956 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket
Easily one of the wildest General Motors dream cars of the Motorama era, the Olds Golden Rocket was the epitome of Jet Age design. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1959 Chevy El Camino
This stylish two-minute promotional clip pitches Chevrolet’s new gentlemen’s pickup for 1959, the El Camino. America’s decades-long love affair with the sporty car/truck hybrid starts here. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1957 Ford
This original Ford Motor Company spot presents the all-new passenger car lineup for 1957, celebrating a banner year for the blue oval brand. Continue reading
Triumph at Daytona: Mercury’s 1964 Comet 100,000-Mile Durability Run
This awesome 1964 Ford Motor Company film tells the story of the legendary Mercury Comet 100,000-mile record run at Daytona. We weren’t there to see it person, but here’s the next best thing. Continue reading