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.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Singapore Grand Prix Preview 2023

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Fact File: Singapore Grand Prix This year's Singapore Grand Prix will feature a new layout as redevelopment works take place in the vici...
Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupé (W 198), 1955

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 198, 1954 to 1957). Photo from Le Mans Classic 2022.   Mercedes-Benz 300 SL CoupĂ© (W 198), 1955 In February 1954, th...

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car (W 194), 1952

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL racing sports car (W 194), 1952. Winning vehicle of the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours. Photo from the 2022 Pebble Beach Concour...
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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner (W 29), 1938

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Mercedes-Benz 540 K Streamliner (W 29), 1938. In 2014, Mercedes-Benz Classic meticulously rebuilt the vehicle to its original state as part ...
Friday, September 1, 2023

2923 Italian Grand Prix Preview at Monza

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Formula One - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, 2023 Italian GP. Lewis Hamilton A mixed day for the team in Monza, with a solid FP1 session fol...

Mercedes-Benz Type 180: the 1955 Pontoon

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  Mercedes-Benz 180 (W 120) from 1955 Presence:  The black Mercedes-Benz 180 looks quite unassuming amidst the other vehicles in Legend Room...
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