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.

Saturday, October 21, 2017

12th Tour de Corse, 1967

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The Tour de Corse was and is celebrated and feared in equal measure. The first incarnation was launched in 1956 and covered almos...
Monday, October 16, 2017

The Clean Air Race, August 17-September 1, 1970

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Hi folks -- currently working on the 1970s and found this interesting Youtube video.  Below are some notes taken from The December 1970...
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Think your BMW Can't Be Stolen? Think Again!

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From The Sun (UK), 10/14/17 A LUXURY BMW was pinched in less than a minute after tech-savvy thieves managed to bypass its security s...
Saturday, October 14, 2017

Bill Grauer, Jr., Riverside Records, and Sports Car and Racing Sounds LPs, 1956-62:

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“Bill Grauer and Riverside Records: Capturing the Sounds from Sports and Race Cars.” "A Castor Oil Cantata" ...
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