As promised, here’s another group of obscure but interesting automobiles from the glory years of the Motor City. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
20 vintage hot rods you’ve never seen before
Never published anywhere until now, here’s a big gallery of original hot rods from the early days—just as they were. Check this out. Continue reading
Six More Fords You’ve Never Seen
Here are six more unusual Fords most Americans will never get to see. They have one thing in common: They’re all from Brazil. Continue reading
The Thing With Two Engines: The Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck
In 1939, a Motor City company named Grico solved the power problem in trucks in a novel way: with a pair of V8 engines stuffed in a Ford cabover tractor. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals
Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins would have been 83 this week. To celebrate the great man’s birthday, here’s a clip starring Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. Race fans, don’t miss this. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Presenting another amazing story of the Motor City’s contribution in World War II: the Ford B-24 bomber plant at Willow Run. Here’s a great old newsreel and some lesser-known facts. Continue reading
Five Forgotten Detroit-Built Cars
You know all about the Detroit Three. Now check out a few of the Motor City’s more obscure automotive makes. Continue reading