Automotive History

1954's final fling: Ford's fabulous flathead farewell.

Close to the airport at Sharjah is an auto museum belonging to the ruler. It's a small place but has a wonderful collection of vintage cars and is an absolute delight for a connoisseur of the auto.

In 1957, the East German government released the horrible Trabant car on an unsuspecting Communist world.

A Volkswagen festival might not seem the likeliest of days out for most people, but VW Festival has something for everyone.

A brief rundown of the rise and disappearance of the commercial Humvee: where it came from, where it went, and why. UPDATE: The Hummer is Back!!!

America's first off-road auto racing series was the Cactus Derby, with a cash prize and the title of Master Driver of the World.

The Japanese car industry is one of the largest in the world. Japan produces the most advanced cars, because the Japanese car industry has a long history: from Acura to Yamaha.

The 1960's and early 1970's was the best decade for competitive muscle cars. American auto manufacturers went all out to create the fastest drag muscle cars they could. Engines were getting bigger and more powerful. Then government safety restrictions came in and it all went quiet again.

Auto racing is a high-speed sport with even higher stakes. A mere split second can mean the difference between an exciting race or another disaster on the tragic list of racing-related fatalities.

With over 100,000 automobile patents on file, the history of the auto is very well documented. This is less true, however, for automobile doors, although we can track the door's basic evolution.

The history of the AMC Pacer. Was it a great concept or a disaster? A look at the facts.

The invention of the automobile has brought more positive and negative effects than any other invention throughout transportation history. As the most widely accepted method of transportation, cars have changed the way people live all over the world.

The '57 Ford convertible sold well because 1950's buyers were ready for some fun and flash after the bleak wartime years. The car world was changing, but American car makers didn't seem to notice.

Which car was better—Ford or Chevy? Styling, price, power—these were Ford's forte, but Chevy became the leader in sales, size, models and options. So, how did they really match up?

Old time Moonshine runners loved the 1940 Ford Coupe. Learn more about the cars that they used to spread their illegal products.

This page is an overview of the squad car, with information on different types of squad cars and their uses.