While Henry Ford was putting America on wheels, he chronicled the changes with his own private movie company. From its gigantic film library, in 1963 the National Archives produced a remarkable film. See it here. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Bentley, the Early Years
Here’s a an excellent and fast-moving history of one of Britain’s greatest cars, including the story of its celebrated creator, Walter Owen Bentley. Continue reading
Video: Chevrolet’s Mid-Engine Aerovette Concept
This four-minute film features a rare, close-up look at one of the most fascinating General Motors concept cars ever: the Chevrolet Aerovette. Continue reading
Video: Touring the Streets of New York in 1911
See the streets of New York City just as they were more than a century ago in this beautifully preserved and restored film from 1911. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
The legend starts here. See the ’57 Chevrolet Bel Air in all its tail-finned glory in this original two-minute color commercial. Continue reading
Flameout: The Short, Sad Story of the Hudson Jet
Introduced in 1953, the compact Jet was intended to save Hudson, but it only accelerated the proud Detroit automaker’s downfall. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1954 General Motors Motorama
From a time when General Motors ruled the world: This newsreel presents the fabulous 1954 GM Motorama at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. Continue reading