Strangest car promo ever? This 1966 dealer movie for the Chevelle SS396 will have you laughing one moment, scratching your head the next. Watch this, if you dare. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Fangio wins the 1956 British Grand Prix
July 14, 1956: In a Ferrari, reigning world champion Juan Manuel Fangio wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone by more than one lap. See El Maestro at work in this stirring period newsreel. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1961 Lincoln Continental
With its crisp, fresh look, the 1961 Lincoln Continental shook up the luxury car market, and the design is still highly regarded today. See the Continental up close in this original two-minute commercial spot. Continue reading
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Parade 2016
Once again, Labor Day weekend brings the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s gathering with a big photo gallery of the festival parade. Continue reading
Ford’s Secret Mid-Engine Boss 429 Mustang
REVISED AND UPDATED — In 1969, Ford built a single prototype for a mid-engined version of the Boss 429 Mustang. Here’s the true story behind this wild machine—with an intriguing update. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the Ford Truck Line for 1941
This original dealer sales film covers the entire Ford truck and commercial car line for 1941—including some models and engines that are seldom seen today. Get your Ford truck lore here. Continue reading
Video: Tom Bosley Sells the 1956 Studebaker Line
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