Great Cars: Hot Rods, Classics & Vintage
S01:E05 - Orphan Cars
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - Hot Rods
Hot Rods were the phenomenal cars created by back-yard mechanics in Post-War Southern California. Features comments by ZZ Top member Billy Gibbons.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - Classic Cars
It was a time when the finest automobiles in the world were built. Some feel that from 1920 to 1940 was an Olympian Age of automotive design.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - Oldest Autos
Most people think of them as relics of an era long past or antiques that belong in museums. This special uncovers some of the oldest running cars.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - Model T
In the summer of 2003, thousands went to Dearborn, Michigan to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Ford Motor Company. Most came for the Model T.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - Orphan Cars
Edsel, Corvair, Hudson, Studebaker, Hupmobile and more. These are the Orphan cars. Every summer in Ypsilanti, Michigan people gather for a car show.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - Tucker
Following World War II, Preston Tucker wanted to introduce an entirely new car. He set up shop in an old Dodge plant, but his hopes were shattered.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - Duesenberg
The Duesenberg entered the Depression era as the most costly, powerful and daring auto ever built. If you had money – you had to have a Duesy.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - Kaiser
Almost everyone knows about Kaiser Permanente, but very few have any idea that it came from one of America’s greatest entrepreneurs – Henry J. Kaiser.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - Packard
We'll see how a quiet and confident disdain for marketing ballyhoo propelled Packard to the top of the luxury market before its demise in the 1950’s.
