Presented in bright, crisp color, here is a celebrated moment in British motor history: Stirling Moss runs 245 mph in the MG EX181 streamliner at Bonneville in 1957, breaking a long list of international and American speed records. This is beautiful footage, watch. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life
The great Barney Oldfield roars across the silver screen in this silent comedy short from 1913, Barney Oldfield’s Race for a Life. This is a genuine slice of Americana—please enjoy.
Video: The Final Mile of Frank Lockhart
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
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