Introduced in 1972, the 5 Series altered the trajectory of BMW as an automaker. This excellent short film by BMW tells the story with teutonic efficiency. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Six Cars That Kicked the Bucket in 2016
Out with the old, in with the new. Here are a half-dozen prime examples of what’s no longer hot in the American automobile market for 2017. Continue reading
Living Landmark: The Giant Studebaker Tree Sign of South Bend, Indiana
More than 2000 feet long with letters 250 feet tall, the giant living Studebaker sign near South Bend, Indiana is probably the largest piece of automotive advertising ever created. Here’s more on this amazing living landmark. Photo courtesy of Google Maps. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the 1953 DeSoto–With Air Conditioning!
The DeSoto line boasted an exciting new option for 1953: air conditioning. Here’s DeSoto spokesman George Fenneman with the full rundown on the brand’s greatest comfort feature yet. Continue reading
Video: Time Lapse Chrysler Hemi V8 Rebuild
Through the magic of time-lapse photography, we present the complete overhaul of a mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 squeezed down to five minutes. Here’s an ideal opportunity to see all the details of the legendary Hemi from the inside out—watch. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevy Trucks on the Alcan Highway
The automakers don’t perform wonderful stunts like this anymore, but we sure wish they did. Here, Chevrolet ran a fleet of six 1957 Chevy trucks across the old Alcan Highway and produced a four-minute film about it. Watch this. Continue reading
Video: 1937 Brooklands 500
Countless enthusiasts have seen this famous image of John Cobb’s giant Napier-Railton Special leaping through the air and never knew the story behind it. Here’s rare newsreel footage of that very race: the 1937 Brooklands 500. Continue reading