Here are six more unusual Fords most Americans will never get to see. They have one thing in common: They’re all from Brazil. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
The Thing With Two Engines: The Grico Twin-Motor Ford Truck
In 1939, a Motor City company named Grico solved the power problem in trucks in a novel way: with a pair of V8 engines stuffed in a Ford cabover tractor. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Video: Bill Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals
Drag racing legend Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins would have been 83 this week. To celebrate the great man’s birthday, here’s a clip starring Jenkins at the 1968 U.S. Nationals in Indy. Race fans, don’t miss this. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Presenting another amazing story of the Motor City’s contribution in World War II: the Ford B-24 bomber plant at Willow Run. Here’s a great old newsreel and some lesser-known facts. Continue reading
Five Forgotten Detroit-Built Cars
You know all about the Detroit Three. Now check out a few of the Motor City’s more obscure automotive makes. Continue reading
Video: 1982 Indy 500–greatest finish ever?
Many say the 1982 edition of the Indy 500 featured the greatest finish ever. Here’s video of the final laps with special commentary by the winner of the epic battle, Gordon Johncock, and his challenger, Rick Mears. -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo Continue reading
Video: Can-Am Paddock at Road Atlanta 1972
This short film provides a priceless, close-up look at the Can-Am scene in 1972. Don’t miss this, vintage race fans. Continue reading