It’s just like Yogi Berra said: “I never said most of the stuff I said.” Here are some familiar quotations from noted figures in automotive history—except they never said them. Join us for some fun with car lore. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: A Tour of Kar Kraft in 1969
Ford fans will believe they’ve died and gone to heaven when they see this amazing 1969 home movie filmed at Kar Kraft, Ford’s private R&D shop. Here are all the legendary Ford supercars in one spot—watch this. Continue reading
Beautiful and Doomed: the Cord 810/812
With the fabulous Cord, the Auburn Automobile Company went down firing its best shots. Here’s a closer look at one of America’s most acclaimed automotive designs. Continue reading
A New Look for Detroit’s Old Packard Plant
Sure, it’s only canvas, but we like it. Here’s an encouraging update on the renovation of a Detroit landmark, the old Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard. Continue reading
Five More Cars That Built the Motor City
These five cars changed the course of the American automobile industry. Let’s lean in for a closer look. Continue reading
Six Classic Racecar Haulers
We’ve said it before: There was a time in racing when even the transporters had personality. Here are six memorable racecar haulers from yesteryear. Continue reading
Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran writer/racer Rick Voegelin recently took in the 2015 Eagle Field Drags in rural Firebaugh, California, where the racing remains true to its roots. Here’s his full report. Continue reading