The Automobile and American Life

This blog will expand on themes and topics first mentioned in my book, "The Automobile and American Life." I hope to comment on recent developments in the automobile industry, reviews of my readings on the history of the automobile, drafts of my new work, contributions from friends, descriptions of the museums and car shows I attend and anything else relevant. Copyright 2009-2026, by the author.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Early Summer Reading on Recent Automobile Industry History

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Hi folks -- there are so many good books, recently published, that are out there! So I went to the e-catalogue of my local Centerville Libra...
Friday, May 16, 2014

So is a $35 Million Fine Levied on GM Enough?

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Transportation Secretary Fox stated he would like the cap raised to a 300 million fine in the future for such criminal negligence. What do y...
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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz at the 2014 Historic Trophy Nurburgring

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Mercedes-Benz SSK 27/170/225 PS (series W 06, 1928 to 1930). ADAC Eifelrennen 2011, “Elefantenrennen” on 11 September 2011. Winner-to-be R...
Saturday, May 10, 2014

How hard can it be to replace a fuel pump relay on a 1982 W 107 Mercedes 380 SL?

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Well, it can be harder than you think! Fuel problem at mid-week, with car dying, but then starting up right away. Diagnosis: fuel pump relay...
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Mercedes Benz and the Millle Miglia, Past and Present

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Mille Miglia, 1952. Racing victory poster by Hans Liska Stuttgart – A strong contingent of exclusive classics from Mercedes-B...
Saturday, May 3, 2014

1938 and 1939 victories for Mercedes-Benz at Tripoli Grand Prix with the W 165 “Silver Arrow”

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Tripoli Grand Prix, 15 May 1938. After the triple victory for Mercedes-Benz, Hermann Lang personally receives his prize from the General G...
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