Watch the early heroes of the Indy 500, including Ray Harroun, Ralph DePalma, and Wilbur Shaw, trade famous racing stories in this wonderful 1946 Firestone color film, Crucible of Speed. This will make your day, race fans. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington
In clear, beautiful color, here’s classic stock-car action at the 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina. See the early days of NASCAR and watch the sport’s toughest heroes come to life in this great movie summary. Continue reading
The Chrysler Cordoba Corinthian Leather Commercial
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
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