Fireman Bill Brannan has a brand-new 1935 Ford, and he’s going to drive it like he stole it in this Ford promotional short. Lots of fun, check it out. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Selling the 1956 Nash Ambassador
Narrated by noted outdoor writer Ed Zern, this 1956 American Motors promotional short pitches the big, luxurious Nash Ambassador to hunters and fishermen. Maybe he can sell us one, too. Continue reading
The Worst Pace Cars in Indianapolis 500 History
REVISED AND UPDATED — Since 1911, some 100 vehicles have been chosen to serve as pace car for the Indianapolis 500. Hey, they can’t all be winners. Here are some of the more unfortunate selections. Continue reading
Video: Cruising Hollywood Boulevard in 1965
Here’s a real treat, fellow classic car spotters: a cruise down Hollywood Boulevard circa 1965. How many awesome ’50s and ’60s cars can you identify? Continue reading
Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1966 Winternationals
Many say the 1960s were the golden age of drag racing. Watch this awesome action from the 1966 NHRA Winternationals and you’ll be inclined to agree. Continue reading
Nine Strange Chevrolets You’ve Probably Never Seen
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet—it’s the universal car. Think you’ve seen every Chevy there is? Maybe not. Continue reading
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