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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Video: The Big New Studebaker for 1956
“The only car in the low-priced field that’s really, really new,” boasted Studebaker for 1956. Here’s the pitch on the Big New Studebaker straight from the South Bend automaker. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1956 GM Firebird II Turbine Dream Car
Here’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at the construction of the Firebird II, GM’s turbine-powered family dream car for 1956. Continue reading
Video: Creating the Chrysler K-Car
The Chrysler K-Car doesn’t win much love from car enthusiasts, but it saved the company. Here’s a great video from 1980 presenting the automobile that became a part of pop culture. Continue reading
Chrysler Corporation Presents the Forward Look for 1959
For 1959, the Chrysler Corporation was a Motor City trendsetter with its Forward Look styling by Virgil Exner. See the all the Chrysler brands in this series of great promotional spots produced for An Evening With Fred Astaire. Continue reading
Before the Batmobile: Benson Ford Drives the 1955 Lincoln Futura
More than a decade before George Barris transformed it into TV’s Batmobile, the Lincoln Futura was the sensation of the 1955 auto show circuit. Here’s rare footage of the original Futura in action on the streets of New York City. Continue reading