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, January 24, 2018

Caracciola's Speed Record: 432.7 km/hr in January 1938 on a Public Road

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Record-breaking Mercedes-Benz W 125 with Rudolf Caracciola at the wheel. Record-breaking run on 28 January 1938, on the autobahn be...
Sunday, January 21, 2018

"Are there cars you once owned that you do not miss and wish you had never purchased?"

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Thanks to Ed for the idea for this post! "Are there cars you once owned that you miss and wish you had again?" What about ca...
Friday, January 19, 2018

The Kaleidoscope of Porsche 911 Colors

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The 911 simply looks good in everything. Whether pure white, refined black or strident yellow. Cheeky orange or rich green, blazin...
Thursday, January 18, 2018

The First Love of an Automotive Enthusiast: the Bicycle

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In my book T he Automobile and American Life , I make a big deal in chapter 1 about the bicycle as a precursor of the automobile, in terms ...
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS (SAH) RICHARD SCHARCHBURG STUDENT PAPER AWARD, 2018

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THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORIANS RICHARD SCHARCHBURG   STUDENT PAPER AWARD, 2018 In order to encourage research and writing ...
Monday, January 15, 2018

An early VW Beetle Cabriolet Parade: Note Post-WWII Reconstruction on Adjacent Building

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Kaefer Parade Hi folks -- does anyone know where this photo was taken?
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