In this 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. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Bob Sweikert Wins the 1955 Indianapolis 500
Here’s an awesome, in-depth newsreel feature on the 1955 Indianapolis 500 in bright and beautiful color. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Original Ford GT Project
With exclusive first-hand commentary, this classic video from Ford Racing tells the story of the original Ford GT program with a special focus on victory at Le Mans. Continue reading
Video: The First Can-Am Race, 1966
See the Can-Am legend born in this awesome little film on the very first event at St. Jovite, Quebec in September of 1966. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1970 Ford GT70
Here’s a little-known story in Ford racing history, in the USA anyway: the 1970 Ford GT70. This original factory film details the fascinating Ford of Britain program. Continue reading
Video: Junior Johnson Aces the 1960 Daytona 500
Watch foxy Junior Johnson stalk the field to score a clever victory in the 1960 Daytona 500. Continue reading
Video: Ford V8 Dominates The 1933 Elgin National Stock Car Road Race
Here’s rare footage from one of the great spectacles in American racing history: Fred Frame winning the 1933 National Stock Car Road Race on the grueling road course in Elgin, Illinois. Continue reading