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Category Archives: Auto History
Video: McLaren Creates the Carbon-Fiber Race Car
In this new video from McLaren, famed Formula 1 designer John Barnard describes the creation of the 1981 McLaren MP4/1, the first carbon-fiber race car. The materials revolution in the auto industry continues, but it was born here. Watch. Continue reading
Mustang Two-Seaters That Never Were
Over the years, Ford has often experimented with two-seat variations on the Mustang’s four-place pony car theme. Here are a few interesting examples. Continue reading
Two Wheels Too Many: The Story of the Pat Clancy Special
The Pat Clancy Special of 1948-49 easily qualifies as one of the strangest cars ever to run in the Indianapolis 500. Here’s the story behind this unique machine. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s America–a Rare Canadian Documentary
Attention, students of the automobile: This rare 1977 CBC film is one of the best documentaries ever made about the Ford Motor Company and North American car culture. Take the time to watch—we promise you will not be disappointed. Continue reading
Inside GMC’s Mighty 702 Cubic-Inch V12
Presenting one of the largest gasoline engines ever produced by General Motors: the 702 cubic-inch Twin Six used in GMC trucks of the 1960s. Here’s more on this fascinating dinosaur. Continue reading
Video: Ned Jarrett’s 14-lap Victory in the 1965 Southern 500
Myth: Nice guys finish last. Gentleman Ned Jarrett laid a historic beating on the NASCAR Grand National field at Darlington in 1965, winning by 14 laps. Here on video are his memories of that dominating performance. Continue reading