Automotive History
The End of the Australian Ford Flathead Era: The 1954 Ford Customline and Mainline
1954's final fling: Ford's fabulous flathead farewell.
Visiting the Auto Museum in Sharjah, UAE
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.
The Dreadful Trabant Car
In 1957, the East German government released the horrible Trabant car on an unsuspecting Communist world.
What to Expect at VW Festival, Leeds
A Volkswagen festival might not seem the likeliest of days out for most people, but VW Festival has something for everyone.
Whatever Happened to the Hummer?
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!!!
The Cactus Derby Races of 1908-1914: Los Angeles to Phoenix
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 Best American Muscle Cars of the 1960s
American auto manufacturers were on a roll in the 1960s. Designing was very competitive, and, through hot-rodding, engines and horsepower increased dramatically. Thus, the American Muscle Car was born.
History of Auto Racing Deaths and Sports Car Crashes
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.
The Invention and Evolution of the Automobile Door
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.
Facts about the AMC Pacer Car
The history of the AMC Pacer. Was it a great concept or a disaster? A look at the facts.
The Automobile: Effects/Impact on Society and Changes in Cars Made by Generation
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.
Ford vs. Chevy: Post-World War II Rivalry
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.
Ford vs. Chevy: Pre-World War II History
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?
The 1940 Ford Coupe and Other Cars of the Moonshine and Rum Runners Era
Old time Moonshine runners loved the 1940 Ford Coupe. Learn more about the cars that they used to spread their illegal products.
History of the Police Squad Car
This page is an overview of the squad car, with information on different types of squad cars and their uses.