In April of 1928, American hero Frank Lockhart was killed in a violent, 200 mph crash on the sands of Daytona Beach, Florida. This is the newsreel footage from that tragic day. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival 2015
Labor Day weekend brings another edition of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s MCG’s report on this year’s gathering. Continue reading
Video: 1970 Ford Drag Team in Action
Here’s some old-school drag racing. In this awesome 1970 clip, see Ford drag team stars Hubert Platt, Ed Terry, and Dick Loehr in action. Continue reading
Video: The Electric Cars of 1967
Here’s an excellent look at the state of the art in electric cars in the 1960s, courtesy of British Pathé News. Watch this. Continue reading
Gee, Our Old LaSalle Ran Great
From 1927 to 1940, the LaSalle was Cadillac’s beloved junior brand. Here’s a fond look back. Continue reading
A Video Salute to the Jeep
Few vehicles have had as large and lasting an impact on the world as the go-anywhere, do-anything Jeep. Here’s a brief but entertaining video tribute. Continue reading
Video: 1967 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Here’s five minutes sure to light up your day: a wonderful film recap of the 1967 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in clean, bright color. Enjoy. Continue reading