We know, we know. The kids are bored. You’re under quarantine. Social distancing is driving everyone bonkers. What to do? Hemmings has a way for the young’uns (of all ages) to: a) connect with you, b...
Artwork courtesy of the Automotive History Preservation Society. Even if you just glance at the news, your anxiety level probably elevates from the updates on the spread of COVID-19. Most states are ...
The facility closure and event cancellation/postponement announcements have slowed down in recent days, but we’re glad to see news like this: Covercraft is using at least some of its facilities to pr...
Alice Ramsey and Hermine Jahns, c.1909. Photo courtesy of the National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library. “A few of our most skeptical friends told us after our return that they d...
“ Drive Buddy Boy! ” by Ben Addison. The images of cars in motion that Ben Addison paints come across as both familiar and jarring. Sure, the settings, the lighting, even the cars themselves tickle a...
SFers, look out for Ralph Ziman’s “ Spoek 1,” a former South African military vehicle that has been abandoned, restored, and decorated by Zulu, Shona and Ndebele artisans, which will appear at this w...
Images via the Automotive History Preservation Society What is it about the beach that made it such a popular backdrop for vintage car ads? Was it the deep blue water that flowed to the horizon, the ...
Death on the Ridge Road by Grant Wood, courtesy Williams College Museum of Art. “Grant Wood never said what he meant” with any of his paintings, Kevin Murphy warned. “He was really enigmatic.” When i...
First reported by Autoline’s John McElroy on Facebook, Futurist Syd Mead passed away this morning in his Pasadena, California home. He was 86 years old. Famous for his futuristic renderings seen in m...
Art is hard. Sure, it looks easy to non-artists, but making art typically involves long lonely stretches head down on a project, often unsure whether the project will lead to something awesome (and m...
Art is hard. Sure, it looks easy to non-artists, but making art typically involves long lonely stretches head down on a project, often unsure whether the project will lead to something awesome (and m...
Think, for a moment, about all the external forces that have shaped the development of the automobile, from the earliest days of the Mercedes-Benz Patent Motorwagen to the hybrid-drivetrain supercars...
Last weekend’s Iso Lele 50th anniversary celebration in Bresso brought out a good number of Isos ( translation ) to the company’s former headquarters, only a handful of them Leles. Iso enthusiasts ho...
Last weekend’s Iso Rivolta 50th anniversary celebration in Bresso brought out a good number of Isos ( translation ) to the company’s former headquarters, only a handful of them Rivoltas. Iso enthusia...
Well, what do I know—I am a fine artist but not a car designer. But as a historian with 18 car histories under my belt I admire certain car designers throughout history and for a lot of them, part of...
In 20th Century automobile print advertising, automakers often depicted their new models in settings that attracted the attention of potential customers and instilled a positive sentiment. Consequent...
Photos courtesy ModenArt. As far back as 1951, cars have been considered legitimate, museum-ready works of art. Since that time, art museums and gallery exhibits have focused almost entirely on the d...
For more than 50 years, a 1948 Studebaker has resided on the second story of the Greider family’s garage near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At least, it did until this month, when it was removed for a res...
I shot this special-paint 300D a decade ago and, other than remaining on friendly terms with its owner (who no longer owns it, btw) I remember little about it. He did recently remind me that it was a...
Can you imagine buying tires for your car knowing that they are only guaranteed to last 5,000 miles? Considering that the average American motorist drives 12,000 to 15,000 miles every year, that mean...
2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet . Only days after its long-awaited reveal, the all-new mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray C8 will appear at the Petersen Automotive Museum...
Photo courtesy of Worldwide Auctioneers. Worldwide Auctioneers recently announced that the company would be adding a new division focusing solely on automotive and Motorsports memorabilia. The new di...
Photo courtesy of Roush Performance. Ford Performance and Roush recently teamed up to create an aircraft-themed Mustang for the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The custom muscle car wears livery that pays...
Photo courtesy of the Pontiac-Oakland Club International. A trio of Pontiac GTOs are currently on display at the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Museum in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The vehicle...
Why? Because my brain parasite from Alpha Centauri demands it, and we don’t want to anger Brzzyxxyx. We all remember what happened last time Brzzyxxyx got angry. We all serve Brzzyxxyx. So let’s chec...