Created for the ’60s custom car show circuit, Mercury’s 1964 Comet Super Cyclone was one of a kind. Here’s some backstory to the wild factory custom. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Mid-Engine Corvette Prototypes: A Brief History
Mid-engine prototypes—and rumors and speculation about them—are a major part of Corvette lore. Here we take a quick look back at a few memorable examples. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1963 Studebaker Avanti
The 1963 Avanti was the last major introduction by Studebaker, but it was one of the most memorable in the company’s 114-year history. Here’s an original factory clip pitching the distinctive South Bend GT. Continue reading
Secrets of the 1948-1954 Step-Down Hudson
With its 1948-1954 Step-Down series, Hudson introduced a truly different car to the postwar American automotive scene. Here’s more on these distinctive and fascinating vehicles. Continue reading
Video: The 1965 Geneva Motor Show
The Geneva Motor Show is one of the world’s oldest automotive events, dating back to 1905. Here’s some great newsreel coverage of the 1965 show with an emphasis on British cars. Continue reading
Video: GM Progress of Power, 1969
In the 1960s, GM led the auto industry with important research in alternative technology, from steam to electric to fuel cells, and the automaker boasted it to the world. This original 1969 GM film tells the story. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1955 DeSoto
The 1955 model year was an exciting one for DeSoto, with all-new Forward Look styling and two muscular hemi V8 engines. Here’s Groucho’s sidekick George Fenneman with the sales pitch. Continue reading