Excerpts taken from world famous ‘Hemmings Auto Blog’
Crash testing, circa 1962. Still image from British Pathe video. Today’s vehicle crash tests are carefully orchestrated carnage, designed to scientifically measure the effects of impact forces on both vehicles and sensor-laden crash test dummies. The science of crash testing has made remarkable strides in recent years, but in its Read more
Photos by Daniel Strohl. We often make the joke around these parts that there are two seasons here in the upper regions of the Northeast: frozen and humid… or something along those lines. This last winter seemed determined to abide by the old adage, attempting to consume our spring and Read more
Chevrolet’s personal luxury coupe often gets short shrift from enthusiasts, but to own and drive a first-generation Monte Carlo is to love it. Smooth ride, almost-modern handling, rock-solid reliability and the typically bottomless Chevrolet parts availability make Monte Carlos a great choice for someone seeking a Chevelle or Camaro alternative. Read more
1965 GT40 roadster, chassis GT/108. Photos by Pawel Litwinski, courtesy RM Auctions. The first of four Ford GT40s built in a roadster configuration during the development of the mid-engine legend, chassis GT/108 might not have any racing provenance, but the likes of Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Jim Clark, and even Read more
Photos courtesy NASCAR Hall of Fame. The African-American stock car pioneer Wendell Scott and 1960s Ford superstar Fred Lorenzen lead the latest class of five inductees voted yesterday into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. Scott was only credited with a single win at NASCAR’s top level, but had Read more
Mario Andretti on pre-grid at Loudon, New Hamphsire, 1993. Photo by Kurt Ernst. Speaking of getting Mario Andretti’s autograph… I’ve always been a fan of both Mario Andretti and Indy Car racing, so when an opportunity arose to claim a photo vest for the 1993 CART Indy Car race at Read more
Photography by Jim Donnelly. In issue #118 of Hemmings Classic Car, on sale now, the featured driveable dream is a 1950 Ford Deluxe Tudor that was purchased new by Clifton Wright. He still drives it today and one of the fascinating aspects of his relationship with his Ford is that Read more
From reader Clint James comes today’s carspotting scene featuring the googie-ish sign for the Riverside Plaza in Riverside, California, and a half-full parking lot full of cars for our enjoyment. As Clint noted (and as Google Street View shows), Riverside Plaza is still there today, but has undergone some drastic Read more
Here’s a little-known fact: The Volvo PV444 was the first Swedish automobile to be reviewed by Sports Cars Illustrated, later to become Car and Driver. Their conclusion? “It’s a skillful combination of good things from both sides of the Atlantic and as such is in a class apart.” This 1953 Read more
Jam Handy, briefing the troops on his Telesell television advertising campaign. Photo courtesy Jonathan Boschen. Henry Jamison “Jam” Handy had a remarkable way of making complex things seem simple, laid out for all to see in black and white (and later, Technicolor). His films featured impressive production values and Hollywood-quality Read more