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.
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Video: A tribute to Dan Gurney, winner of the Edison-Ford Medal
This week at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Dan Gurney was presented with the Edison-Ford Medal. This excellent video biography was produced for the occasion—enjoy. Continue reading
Video: The Carroll Shelby story–in his own words
In this great little 1965 film produced by the Ford Motor Company, Carroll Shelby himself tells the story of the Cobra and Shelby American. In Shelby’s manner of speaking, he’d call that straight from the horse’s mouth. Don’t miss it. Continue reading
Mickey Thompson’s 427 Ford Hemi V8–And its Fascinating Secret
Yes, it’s a hemi. No, it’s not a Chrysler. It’s a big-block 427 CID Ford hemi engineered by Mickey Thompson in 1963. But wait until you see inside—you might not believe your eyes. Continue reading