This original dealer sales film covers the entire Ford truck and commercial car line for 1941—including some models and engines that are seldom seen today. Get your Ford truck lore here. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Tom Bosley Sells the 1956 Studebaker Line
This old spot features actor Tom Bosley, who later starred in Happy Days and Murder She Wrote, pitching the all-new Studebaker lineup for 1956. It’s lots of fun, watch. Continue reading
Video: 1966 British Motor Show in Technicolor
We’ve got a find for you: In vibrant, gorgeous Technicolor, here’s the 1966 British Motor Show featuring all the new models from Britain and Europe for ’66. Enjoy a fascinating moment in British auto history. Continue reading
Secrets of the Novi V8
Equal parts legend, myth, and fable, the awesome Novi V8 is one of the great stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here’s a look back at 25 years of fascinating Novi lore. Continue reading
Turbo Pioneer: the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
General Motors was mad for innovation in the early ’60s: For example, check out the 1962 Olds Jetfire with its all-aluminum, turbocharged V8. Continue reading
Video: Selling the 1957 Chevrolet
Before the ’57 Chevy became a pop culture icon, it was simply another popular family car. See the Chevrolet sales pitch in action in this original GM promotional clip. Continue reading
Video: Britain Builds the 1954 Nash Metropolitan
REVISED AND UPDATED — This 1954 newsreel reports on the production launch of the Nash Metropolitan at the historic Austin/BMC factory in Longbridge, England. It was a big moment for Nash and for Great Britain. Let’s watch. Continue reading