Why a Y-Block? Here on film are Ford spokesman Bob Maxwell and a crack team of Ford engineers to explain the new 1954 Ford overhead-valve V8. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: History of the Jaguar XJ Series, 1968-1992
In 1968, Jaguar introduced one of the most beautiful and capable sedans of its time, the XJ Series. Here’s a brief but excellent video history. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1965 Ford Mustang
This 12-minute Ford film from the spring of 1964 provides the blueprint for the car—and the marketing campaign—that changed the Motor City forever. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1963 Studebaker Standard
Midway through the 1963 model year, Studebaker launched a new series called the Standard, offering a shorter list of features and a rock-bottom sticker price. Here’s John Cameron Swayze with the lowdown. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1965 Corvair
Battered but far from beaten, the Corvair boasted all-new styling and fully independent rear suspension for 1965. Here’s the pitch on the beautiful and controversial rear-engine Chevy. Continue reading
Video: How the Wankel Rotary Engine Works
We love good, simple technical videos. Here’s a clear, solid, and fun explanation of the Mazda rotary engine straight from the source: Toyo Kogyo Ltd. circa 1970. Even if you’re a Wankel expert, we know you’ll enjoy it. Continue reading
Five Noteworthy Cars at EyesOn Design 2017
From a collection of 300 awesome vehicles at last Sunday’s EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition, here are five special cars we’ve selected for a closer look. Continue reading