It’s just like they say: There’s little new under the sun. This Allard with a retractable metal top was developed in Britain back in 1948. Here’s the story behind it and a brief film featuring the top in action. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Ford Introduces the 1954 Y-Block V8
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
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