Set the clock back to 1950 and join the Fisher Body division of General Motors for a quick history of the auto body industry. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: A Day on Location with The Avengers–1966
British actor Patrick Macnee of The Avengers passed away this week at 93. In his honor, here’s a wonderful 1966 clip of Macnee and co-star Diana Rigg hamming it up with a vintage car collection. It’s lots of fun, let’s ride along. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1962 Ford Mustang I
REVISED AND EXPANDED — This informative little film stars one of the Henry Ford Museum’s proudest possessions: the original 1962 Ford Mustang I prototype. Continue reading
Video: Autobiography of a Jeep 1943
This short film tells one of the great stories of the American auto industry: the development of the heroic Jeep, the unstoppable vehicle that helped win World War II. Continue reading
Another Look at Geronimo’s Cadillac
Here’s a very famous photo from the American West—and one more case where fact and folklore have become intertwined. Let’s explore the true story of Geronimo’s Cadillac. Continue reading
Video: Ab Jenkins Faster Farther Safer
Join Ab Jenkins on one of his early record runs, averaging more than 127 mph for 24 hours in his Pierce-Arrow V12 at Bonneville. Beautiful vintage film footage—enjoy. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell’s Silver Arrow I
The customized ’63 Buick Riviera known as Silver Arrow I was one of GM styling boss Bill Mitchell’s finest and most favorite creations. Here’s a rare close-up look. Continue reading