The Le Mans-winning Ford Mark IV of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt is one of America’s most beloved race cars. In this video, watch the fascinating and exhaustive steps the Henry Ford Museum takes to preserve it—exactly as it was one spring day in 1967. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: Attack of the 50-ft. Studebaker, continued
Last month, we told you the story of Studebaker’s giant 1931 President roadster. Now we’ve got some original film footage. Continue reading
Video: Driving around New York City in 1928
Here’s a great little 1928 film about the streets of New York—but with a wonderful surprise a few moments in. Continue reading
Six Fabulous Forgotten Rail Jobs From the Golden Age of Drag Racing
Diggers, dragsters, slingshots, rail jobs—by any name, these homebuilt race cars were the stars of early drag racing. Here are a half-dozen colorful examples.
Video: The Inside Story of the 1950 Chevrolet
In this fine old promotional reel from General Motors, the 1950 Chevrolet and its body by Fisher take a turn in the spotlight—with a spectacular stunt you won’t want to miss. Continue reading
Video: Steve Allen and Don Knotts Pitch the 1960 Plymouth
In this spot from the golden age of television, two of the funniest men in show business use their classic Man in the Street bit to sell the 1960 Plymouth. Lots of fun, watch. Continue reading
Video: An animated history of F1–for kids of all ages
In honor of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, here’s a wonderful animation that celebrates the history of Formula One. It’s guaranteed to bring out the child in you. Continue reading