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
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Great Fake Quotations in Automotive History
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