With the fabulous Cord, the Auburn Automobile Company went down firing its best shots. Here’s a closer look at one of America’s most acclaimed automotive designs. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
A New Look for Detroit’s Old Packard Plant
Sure, it’s only canvas, but we like it. Here’s an encouraging update on the renovation of a Detroit landmark, the old Packard plant on East Grand Boulevard. Continue reading
Five More Cars That Built the Motor City
These five cars changed the course of the American automobile industry. Let’s lean in for a closer look. Continue reading
Six Classic Racecar Haulers
We’ve said it before: There was a time in racing when even the transporters had personality. Here are six memorable racecar haulers from yesteryear. Continue reading
Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran writer/racer Rick Voegelin recently took in the 2015 Eagle Field Drags in rural Firebaugh, California, where the racing remains true to its roots. Here’s his full report. Continue reading
May 26, 1937: The Battle of the Overpass
On this day 78 years ago, the Ford Motor Company won a battle but lost a war. Here we revisit the story of the Battle of the Overpass. Continue reading
Eight Great but Forgotten Indy 500 Pace Cars
Many great cars have paced the Indianapolis 500 since 1911, but maybe not all of them have received the recognition they deserve. Here are eight pace cars that are more than worthy of another look. Continue reading