Live and in bright, bold color from Earl’s Court in London, here are all the latest concept and production cars from Great Britain for 1969. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: 1964 Ford Torino — Before the Mustang was the Mustang
For at least one brief moment within the Ford Motor Company, the name Torino was considered for the 1965 Ford Mustang. Here’s the evidence in a rare and fascinating preliminary marketing clip. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1979 Cadillac Seville
In this original 1979 GM video, we get a great glimpse under the sheet metal of a noteworthy and well-regarded Cadillac, the 1976-1979 Seville. Continue reading
Video: Torture-Testing the 1964 Studebakers
Here’s a rare look inside the Studebaker Proving Grounds in South Bend, Indiana, as the 1964 models are put through their paces. Continue reading
Buick Portholes: A 10-Minute History
In the 1950s, every car-spotting kid could identify a Buick by the portholes in the front fenders. Here’s some backstory on a novel styling feature that continues to this day. Continue reading
Video: Tom McCahill Tests the New 1958 Edsel
Fasten your seat belts. Today we’re riding along with famed automotive writer Tom McCahill as he test-drives the hot new 1958 Edsel. It’s classic McCahill, don’t miss it. Continue reading
Penny Rocket: The Rambler SC/Rambler Story
In March of 1969, little American Motors dropped a big surprise on the muscle car world. The Rambler SC/Rambler could run with the big guys, and it sold for a mere $2,998. Here’s the story. Continue reading