Check out this excellent new video from The Henry Ford featuring one of its prized possessions, the Summers Brothers’ Goldenrod. Fifty years ago this week, Goldenrod ran 409.277 mph, a record speed that stood for 42 years. Here’s the story. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: TV Tommy Ivo Builds a Fuel Dragster, 1965
In this three-minute film clip, watch TV Tommy Ivo assemble his tube-framed dragster and install a supercharged, nitro-guzzling Chrysler hemi V8. Here’s a rare and special look at drag racing machinery circa 1965, check it out. Continue reading
Jim McCraw visits the 2015 California Hot Rod Reunion
With words and photos, veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw reports from one of the premier events of the vintage drag racing movement, the California Hot Rod Reunion. This time he’s taken a close-up perspective—check it out. Continue reading
The Great Age of Convertible Racing in NASCAR
Today’s NASCAR fans might be shocked to learn there was once stock car racing with convertibles. There sure was, and it was very popular in its time. Here’s a fond look back at the NASCAR ragtops. Continue reading
Video: Stirling Moss and MG at Bonneville
Presented in bright, crisp color, here is a celebrated moment in British motor history: Stirling Moss runs 245 mph in the MG EX181 streamliner at Bonneville in 1957, breaking a long list of international and American speed records. This is beautiful footage, watch. Continue reading
Video: 1970 Ford Drag Team in Action
Here’s some old-school drag racing. In this awesome 1970 clip, see Ford drag team stars Hubert Platt, Ed Terry, and Dick Loehr in action. Continue reading
Video: 1967 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Here’s five minutes sure to light up your day: a wonderful film recap of the 1967 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in clean, bright color. Enjoy. Continue reading