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In this segment of Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, explore the history of the Ford Thunderbird, a stylish two-seater car that debuted in 1954. Rick discusses the car’s design, performance, and popularity, comparing it to the Chevrolet Corvette. The video also highlights the Thunderbird’s evolution over the years, from its original “baby bird” styling to its later iterations.

In this segment of Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, explore why the 1957 Chevrolet became a symbol of the 1950s. Rick discusses the car’s design, which incorporated Cadillac-inspired features and iconic tail fins, and its powerful V8 engine. Additionally, he highlights the car’s popularity and enduring legacy, even today.

In the 1940s, Crosley’s COBRA engine (short for COpper BRAzed) became one of the most unusual automotive innovations in history. Built almost entirely from stamped sheet metal joined with copper brazing, it weighed just 133 pounds

In this segment of Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, Rick explores the history of the Chevrolet Camaro, focusing on the 2002 35th Anniversary Edition. He examines the car’s features, engine options, and the reasons behind its discontinuation in 2002.

Celebrate 95 years of history with the release of the biography “Mel Martin An American Success Story” about the founder of the Martin Automotive Museum and Event Center!

In this segment of Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution, we’ll take a closer look at what made this Corvette so special. Rick dives into the car’s styling, engine options, and performance, comparing it to other sports cars of the era. He also examines the car’s interior and mechanical underpinnings.

This segment of Rick DeBruhl’s Automotive Evolution explores the British sports car invasion of the United States, focusing on the MG brand and its iconic MGB GT. Delve into the history of the MG, its evolution from the MGA, and its impact on the American market, highlighting the car’s design, features, and driving experience.

With the introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1964, the first year Pontiac Firebird (1967) is the car the company didn’t want to build, but rather the one they had to build. They initially wanted something to compete with the Corvette, but in the end, the Firebird likely sold a lot more units than a Corvette-cousin would have.

The Martin Auto Museum offers a unique experience for auto enthusiasts as it features over 170 classic vehicles on display as well as a vast collection of automotive memorabilia throughout the museum. Visiting the museum is thrilling enough but what if you could have Mel Martin as your personal tour guide?

Today’s Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car icon—celebrating 70 plus years of road and track heritage. But it almost drowned during its early years. Introduced in 1953 as a sleek white convertible, the Corvette looked fantastic but was underpowered with a straight‑six engine and automatic transmission—geared more for cruising than racing.