REVISED AND UPDATED — This short film from 1967 records a pivotal moment in F1 history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Racing would never again be the same. Watch. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Five Far-Out Pontiac Concepts That Never Came To Be
For decades, GM’s Pontiac division carried the flag for the automaker as a youth, style, and performance leader. These five dream cars and concepts from the years 1955 to 2000 Illustrate where some of that style came from. Continue reading
Video: Andre Mercier and his Amazing Acrobatic Auto of 1926
From the day the automobile was invented, it seems, people have been thinking up fun and silly things to do with them. Watch Andre Mercier with his wonderful Acrobatic Auto, a French sensation of 1926. Continue reading
Video: Mickey Mouse Pitches the 1955 Nash line
Who knew? It turns out Mickey Mouse was a Nash man all the way. Check out these vintage commercial spots starring America’s most beloved rodent as he sells the Nash model line for 1955. Continue reading
Five Fabulous but Forgotten Ford Concept Cars
Not every factory concept car makes it to the production line, but they all have a story. Here are five fascinating examples from the Ford Motor Company over the years. Continue reading
Video: American Drag Racers Invade England, 1964
In bright, beautiful color, presenting a classic drag racing moment: when American hot rodders crossed the pond to compete in Britain’s 1964 International Drag Festival. Here are two minutes of newsreel heaven. Continue reading
An Oldsmobile Video History
REVISED AND UPDATED — Oldsmobile is gone but far from forgotten. Here’s a concise but excellent video history of one of America’s oldest automakers. Continue reading