rare-classic-cars

12 дней назад

This video explores the development of a unique prototype car by American Motors Corporation (AMC) in the 1970s and 1980s. The video focuses on the challenges AMC faced, including financial difficulties and the need to develop a new vehicle that could compete in the changing automotive market. The video highlights the innovative engineering behind the prototype, which incorporated a new four-wheel drive system.

2 недели назад

This video explores the 1958 Chevrolet Impala, highlighting lesser-known facts and trivia. The video discusses the car's unique design features, including its triple tail lights and the air extraction vent on the roof, which was initially intended to be functional but ultimately became a decorative element. The video also delves into the car's powerful engine options and its optional air ride suspension system.

3 недели назад

This video explores a failed General Motors invention from 1971: the flow-through ventilation system. The system used louvers in the trunk lid to exhaust air from the cabin, but it had several problems, including water leaks and freezing in cold weather. The video examines the system's design flaws and its short-lived existence.

4 недели назад

This video explores the 1965 Pontiac Bonneville, a car the presenter believes is the pinnacle of automotive perfection. The video highlights the car's stunning design, luxurious interior, and powerful 421 V8 engine, showcasing its features and history. The presenter emphasizes the car's rarity and its timeless appeal.

2 недели назад

This video features a rare, all-black 1973 Buick Electra Limited Coupe. The narrator highlights the car's unique features, including its optional cornering lights, four vent ports on the hood, and power antenna. The video also delves into the car's interior and engine, providing insights into its luxurious appointments and powerful 455 cubic inch V8.

3 недели назад

This video explores a unique design feature shared by the 1969-77 Pontiac Grand Prix and 1970-77 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The video delves into the history of these cars, highlighting their "long hood, short deck" styling and the engineering challenges it presented. The video also examines the resulting unusual placement of the radiator and engine.

12 дней назад

This video explores the design of the Pontiac Fiero, a two-seater commuter car that was marketed as a sporty alternative. The video highlights unique design features, such as the lack of a split grille, the air intake behind the rear wheel, and the fake rear quarter glass. The video also discusses the car's history and its reputation for quality issues.

1 месяц назад

This video explores the AMC Eagle Sundancer, a rare convertible version of the AMC Eagle. The Sundancer was not a factory-produced vehicle, but rather a conversion done by Jack Griffith, who also created the Toyota Celica Sunchaser. The video discusses the car's unique features, including its structural modifications and its full-time four-wheel drive system.

1 месяц назад

This video explores a peculiar design choice made by Ford in the early 1970s, where the top of the gas tank was used as the trunk floor in vehicles like the Mustang, Falcon, and Fairlane. The video examines the potential safety hazards associated with this design and discusses the cost-saving rationale behind it.

7 месяцев назад

This video explores the 1965 Chrysler New Yorker, highlighting the design changes made under Elwood Engel after Virgil Exner's departure. The video compares Engel's vision to Exner's, showcasing clay models and discussing the styling cues that made the 1965 model a success. The video also delves into the car's technical aspects, including its engine, transmission, and suspension.