Every so often, a car ad is enshrined in American pop culture—as with Chrysler’s “Corinthian leather” commercials. Here’s the story behind the ads, including one of the original commercials starring Ricardo Montalban. Fun car lore, watch. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The Legendary Walt Disney Pinstriping Animation
What happens when you mix the far-out world of custom pinstriping with Disney animation? This wonderful 1960s artifact from The Wonderful World of Disney, in which a pair of pinstripes develop minds of their own. Please enjoy. Continue reading
Revisiting the Visible V8
Many budding gearheads got their very first look inside an automotive engine with the Visible V8, a clear plastic 1/4-scale replica with working internal parts. Here’s a fond look back at one of the longest-selling model kits of all time. Continue reading
Jack Benny Pitches the 1967 American Motors Line
From his 1966 Christmas television special, here’s one of America’s most beloved entertainers, Jack Benny, selling the American Motors lineup for 1967. This is not just a fun car ad; this is real Americana. Please enjoy. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1966 Chevrolet Electrovair II
Electric vehicles are hot news in the car market today—and they’re as old as the auto industry. This fascinating General Motors film from 1966 showcases the Chevrolet Electovair II, the state of the art that year. Continue reading
Video: Presenting the Studebaker Avanti
REVISED AND UPDATED — Here’s a great little promotional film from Studebaker introducing the 1963 Avanti. The clip features loads of neat car details and mid-century American charm—enjoy. Continue reading
Video: The Incredible 1939 Antarctic Snow Cruiser
No, this is not an imaginary machine from a science-fiction movie or a ’30s workbench magazine. Presenting one of the most amazing vehicles ever built: the Antarctic Snow Cruiser. See it in action in this rare period film. Continue reading