Datsun 240Z Rally Cars
In the early 70s, Nissan wanted to make a splash in the international sports car world with its new 240Z, while famous road racing teams like BRE were becoming a force in
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Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum
If you are a gearhead in the US, then driving the Blue Ridge Parkway should be on your bucket list, and if you are planning to be out that way anyways, taking
Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage
Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.
1967 Belgian Grand Prix: A Triumph Of American Ingenuity At Spa
At the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps, Dan Gurney made racing history by winning the Belgian Grand Prix in a car of his own design. Relive the drama, danger, and
Nation Of Speed: Inside The Smithsonian’s Boldest Exhibit Yet
Explore how the Smithsonian’s “Nation of Speed” exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum examines America’s obsession with velocity—from air races and rocket sleds to Evel Knievel and Indy 500 legends.
The 1966 Zagato Shelby GT350
In 1966, Shelby American sent a green Ford Mustang GT350 to the Italian stylist Zagato in Milan
NASCAR Mavericks: The Rebels and Racers Who Revolutionized NASCAR
NASCAR Mavericks: The Rebels and Racers Who Revolutionized NASCAR dives into the untold stories and influential personalities that shaped NASCAR’s history. This book goes beyond race statistics and focuses on the renegades—drivers,
Book: History of North America Map by Map
History of North America Map by Map, published by DK in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, offers a visually engaging exploration of the continent's history. Released in September 2024
Grandpa’s Business Cards
A few years ago, my Grandfather, "Grandpa Bob," passed away, taking with him a wealth of stories from his days of riding motorcycles across the US and Mexico from the 60s-80s. He
Road Trip: Texas Power Wagon Museum
Designed as a military vehicle for World War II, the Power Wagon gained a reputation as one of the most unstoppable four-wheel-drive trucks ever produced. Dodge produced the original utilitarian Power Wagons
10 Buicks You’d Want to Own
In recent years, Buick has developed a stodgy image, with cars you are more likely to see at retirement homes than on race tracks. Buick has started to turn a corner with new models like
The Ford Building
by Michael Satterfield – 09/25/2024 The Ford Building was designed for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in Balboa Park, San Diego. The exposition was designed to help stimulate the economy that the
Lost to Time: The Mach II Concept
by Michael Satterfield – 09/11/2024 (This story has been updated) The Ford Mach II concept car was a significant mid-engine prototype that previewed Ford’s eventual success at Le Mans. Created by Kar Kraft
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