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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
A Van Before its Time: The Brooks Stevens Willys Commuter
In 1958, years before the custom van movement or the introduction of the minivan, famed industrial designer Brooks Stevens created the Willys Commuter concept. Here’s more on this fascinating vehicle. Continue reading