The automakers don’t do crazy promotional films like this anymore, but we wish they did. See a team of pro stunt drivers go to town on the new 1958 Edsel in this original Ford clip. Big fun! Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
2017 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
One of our favorite old car events of the year is the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival on Labor Day weekend in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s gathering with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1948 Oldsmobiles
At GM’s Oldsmobile division for 1948, there were actually two separate and distinct car lines: Dynamic and Futuramic. This original color film short breaks them down. Continue reading
Video: Dave Garroway pitches the 1953 Corvette
This great little promotional reel showcases the exciting new Corvette, a major departure for Chevrolet in 1953. The story of America’s longest-running sports car starts right here. Continue reading
Video: Building the 1928 Model A Ford
There’s no question: Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company invented the art of high-volume auto production. Here’s some of their wizardry at work in an original 1928 clip. Continue reading
Another Kind of Dodge Challenger: The Mitsubishi Years, 1978-1984
The second-generation Dodge Challenger may not be so well-remembered today, but it was a well-built, fun-driving car. Here we take a quick look back at the Challengers that Mitsubishi built. Continue reading
Video: 1967 Rambler American Wins at Daytona!
Here’s the ultimate fish-out-of-water story: the little Rambler American going through its paces at Daytona International Speedway. Check out the unusual sales pitch in this original 1967 AMC commercial. Continue reading