Join Joie Chitwood and his daring band of stunt drivers as they beat the daylights out of the complete 1966 Chevrolet line, from Corvette to Impala to Corvair. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Auction Watch: Preston Tucker’s Personal 1948 Tucker
In January, Preston Tucker’s personal Tucker 48, serial number 1029, will roll across the auction block at the RM Sotheby’s 2018 Arizona sale. Here’s a preview of the important offering. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1941 Ford Line
Ford totally redesigned its passenger car line for the 1941 model year, and this sweet little company film records all the changes, from the new, longer chassis to the improved flathead V8 engine. Here’s the grand tour. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL
The Ambassador DPL was American Motors’ challenger in the value-luxury field pioneered by the Ford LTD and Chevrolet Caprice. See how the automaker marketed the DPL in this original 1967 AMC spot. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1963 Buick Riviera
To pitch the new 1963 Riviera, Buick chose a glamorous international setting: the Paris Motor Show. This original GM film records the classy product rollout. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1967 Pontiac GTO
In the 1960s, Pontiac modestly described its trend-setting GTO muscle car as “The Great One.” See the swagger on display in this original 1967 commercial spot. Continue reading
Video: 1956 Ford Lifeguard Design, Pioneer in Auto Safety
In 1956, Ford was the first of the Motor City carmakers to tackle the issue of auto safety head on with its Lifeguard Design campaign. Here’s the story. Continue reading