DeSoto had plenty to talk about for 1956, including new body styles and a bigger, more muscular hemi V8 engine. Check out all the changes for ’56 in this original promotional spot from the classic Groucho Marx show, You Bet Your Life. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
EyesOn Design 2016
Presenting one of our favorite collector car shows in the Motor City: the EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition. Here’s our report on this year’s event with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
2016 Greenfield Village Motor Muster
Presenting one of the Motor City’s largest and diverse collector car shows: the annual Motor Muster at Greenfield Village. Here’s a photo essay of this year’s event. Continue reading
1967 Ford Mark IV: Legend of LeMans
This wonderful new video produced by The Henry Ford tells one of the great stories in American auto racing: victory at Le Mans in 1967 for A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney in the mighty Ford Mark IV. Enjoy. Continue reading
Time Lapse Rebuild: The Classic Ford Flathead V8
If you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s your perfect opportunity to view the inner workings of the legendary Ford Flathead V8 in full detail. Bonus: You’ll see a complete overhaul in six minutes. Grab your popcorn and watch this. Continue reading
Preview: EyesOn Design 2016
Coming next Sunday, June 19: One of America’s great classic car shows and a Father’s Day tradition in the Detroit area, the annual EyesOn Design Automotive Exhibition. Here’s our full report from this week’s media preview. Continue reading
The Legacy of Bruce McLaren
On June 2, 1970—46 years ago this month—the motorsports world lost one of its greatest talents, Bruce Leslie McLaren. This beautiful short film explores his legacy. Continue reading