In 1949, the Chrysler Corporation introduced a new disc brake system, but it was nothing like the disc brakes we know today. Here’s how it worked. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Designed For Distinction: A 1938 Chevrolet Film
Here’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look inside the General Motors styling studios as the 1938 Chevrolet took form. Continue reading
Video: The USA’s Mightiest Radial Engine, the Wasp Major–Hear it Run!
With 4,360 cubic inches and 3,500 hp in standard tune, the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major was the biggest U.S radial at the close of the piston era. Let’s hear it run. Continue reading
Video: A 1959 Ford Fashion Show
A chic fashion show at the Brussels World’s Fair is the setting for this detailed look at the 1959 Fords. Continue reading
It Came From Hollywood: The 1936 Randolph
This Hollywood movie car made only a single appearance, as far as we know. But with its over-the-top styling, it certainly made an entrance. Continue reading
When Frank Lloyd Wright Designed an Automobile
America’s most celebrated archtect, Frank Lloyd Wright, was also a car enthusiast. And he had his own ideas about automotive design, too. Continue reading
Italian Rambler: The 1956 Nash Palm Beach
Here’s possibly the most elegant Nash Rambler you’ll ever see: the 1956 Palm Beach, created by Battista “Pinin” Farina. Continue reading