Here’s a second video from the amazing Lambrecht collection, the time-capsule Chevrolet dealership discovered in tiny Pierce, Nebraska. Watch this. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Another look at Smokey Yunick’s Reverse Torque Special
Like so many of Smokey Yunick’s projects, the Reverse Torque Special is surrounded in myth and legend. Let’s see what we can sort out. Continue reading
Video: Driving a Porsche 917/10 Can-Am racer—on the street!
On his recent visit to Bruce Canepa’s California dream shop, correspondent Rick Voegelin witnessed this scene: Bruce driving a Porsche Turbo Can-Am racer through the neighborhood. Get a look at the video. Continue reading
Still standing: the Aerocar/Hudson plant
At the northeast corner of Mack Avenue and Beaufait Street in old Detroit stands an important piece of Motor City history, the Aerocar/Hudson plant. Let’s pay a visit.
Rick Voegelin visits Canepa Cars & Coffee
A word of advice: Go easy on the caffeine at Canepa Cars & Coffee. There’s already enough stimulants of the automotive kind when Bruce Canepa hosts the monthly open house at his automotive wonderland. -Story and photos by Rick Voegelin
Video: Carl Edwards drives the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes Racer
NASCAR driver Carl Edwards recently took the 1901 Ford Sweepstakes racer for a spin. Let’s ride along for a history lesson on the car that launched Henry Ford’s automotive career. Continue reading
Video: The New Ford V8 for 1935
This short Ford promotional film from 1935 charts the changes in America’s favorite V8 car that year. Includes some great scenes—have a look. Continue reading