For 1963, Dodge gave its compact-class entry a comprehensive makeover, blessing it with a new, larger size and a new name: Dart. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
1956 Motor Guide Exposé: Magazine Car Testing is PHONY!
Motor Guide ripped the lid off a major scandal in the automotive media in 1956. Okay, not really. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Gets a Straight Eight: The 1932 L32
The Oldsmobile brand took a step upmarket in 1932 with the introduction of the L series, powered by a modern new straight-eight engine. Continue reading
Video: 1960 Pontiac Exposed!
In this strange old factory film, we get to see the 1960 Pontiac in a whole new way: minus its body, cruising the highways as a chassis alone. Continue reading
Video: Build This Sweet-Running Miniature V8 With Simple Hand Tools
This tiny V8 not only runs beautifully, it’s available in complete kit form and can be assembled with simple hand tools. Check out the jewel-like internal details. Continue reading
Inside America’s Best-Selling V12: the 1936-48 Lincoln-Zephyr
With around 200,000 produced, the Lincoln-Zephyr engine is the best-selling V12 in U.S. production history. Let’s take a look inside. Continue reading
The Car Ahead: A 1963 Chevrolet Film
Get a detailed rundown on the full-sized cars at Chevrolet for 1963, including the engines, in this original dealer film. Continue reading