This Chevrolet film illustrates how, in 1952, the automobile played a central role in the U.S. economy. Continue reading
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Video: How a Manual Transmission Works
Ever wonder exactly how a traditional manual transmission operates? Here’s an entertaining and educational look inside, courtesy of a 1936 Chevrolet film. Continue reading
Video: Field Testing the 1963 Chevrolets
See how all the new 1963 Chevrolets stack up against the competition from Ford, Chrysler, and American Motors in this original factory film. Continue reading
Master Hands: a 1936 Chevrolet Film
From Jam Handy of Detroit, here’s a classic in industrial films called Master Hands, celebrating the creation of the 1936 Chevrolet. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1935 Chevrolet
Take a deep dive inside the chassis of the 1935 Chevrolet in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading
Video: Selling and Servicing the 1933 Chevrolet
As hard times hit the auto industry in the early ’30s, dealerships had to rely on their parts, service, and used car departments to keep the lights on and the doors open. Continue reading
Video: 1957 Chevrolet—Safety Built In
Chevrolet and Ford took very different approaches to automotive safety in 1957. Here’s the Chevy perspective in an original Jam Handy dealer film. Continue reading