Pontiac launched the muscle car movement with the GTO in 1964, but it took some time for the marketing folks to pinpoint the target audience. See how the GTO was originally pitched in this 1965 commercial spot. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Now Cars: Marketing the 1967 American Motors Line
Model year 1967 was a turning point for American Motors, with complete overhauls to both the automaker’s products and image. Here’s the story, including an original AMC commercial spot featuring the Now Cars for ’67. Continue reading
Video: Studebaker Avanti Shatters 29 Records at Bonneville
See Andy Granatelli at the top of his game, going fast and making headlines, in this 1962 factory film featuring the fabulous Studebaker Avanti at Bonneville. Continue reading
Plastic Memories: Monogram’s Big T Model Kit
Here’s what every little gearhead lusted after in 1962: the king of the hot rod model kits, the Monogram Big T. Join us for a closer look at the plastic marvel. Continue reading
California Dreaming: The 1965 Chevrolet Surfer I
For the 1965 show car season, Chevrolet created this memorable ensemble: a custom El Camino roadster pulling a Gaylord ski boat, with each one sporting a muscular 396 big-block V8. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1934 Chrysler Airflow
This original 1934 factory film explores the ground-breaking engineering that produced the fascinating but doomed Chrysler Airflow. it’s a great story, don’t miss it. Continue reading
Inside the Chevy 409 V8
The 409 V8 may be a dead end in the Chevrolet high-performance story, but it’s a fascinating one, and more than worthy of a closer look. Here’s the lowdown on a nearly forgotten engine. Continue reading