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It’s always been called the perfect blend of American performance and Italian style. But maybe the Pantera is really an all American kind of car! In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores the origins of the Pantera and features a 1973 De Tomaso Pantera L that is part of the Martin Auto Museum collection.

In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl highlights the styling and history of this polarizing generation, from the distinctive “boat-tail” rear to the safety features like the 5 mph front bumper. Explore the mechanics of the 455 cubic inch engine and the luxury interior features that defined this model year.

The 1963 Chrysler 300 is a great example of how change happens slowly at a big car company. This isn’t the car the company’s chief designer wanted to build, but it’s the car that started to show his influence. In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl takes a look at a 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter.

In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl takes a look at the first generation Camaro with this 1968 Z/28, introduced in the fall of 1966 for the 1967 model year. He also talks about why Chevrolet was caught napping when the Mustang arrived.

In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores the story behind the 1949 Plymouth and its surprisingly modest design requirements. The video highlights the brand’s history, from its origin as a rope manufacturer to its evolution within Chrysler’s lineup, featuring a detailed look at this specific model.

Remember the days when you looked forward to the mail carrier making a daily stop at your house? Who knows what interesting letters or exciting packages they would deliver! In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl introduces the vehicle that made it all happen, your old best friend, the Kaiser DJ-5 mail truck.

In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores how the 1929 Chevrolet AC International forced Ford to develop its famous V8 engine. This vehicle introduced a durable six-cylinder engine, nicknamed the stovebolt, that offered higher performance at a comparable price point to four-cylinder competitors.

Which pickup truck was more important and significant after World War II? Was it the Chevy Advanced design or was it the Ford Bonus Built pickups? In this edition of Automotive Revolution, Rick DeBruhl explores the 1951 Ford F Series Pickup Truck history as well as all of its features.

In the Back to the Future film series, Marty McFly and Doc Brown may have been zapping into the future or the past every time they reached 88 mph, but it would take more than a flux capacitor for real DeLorean driver to reach that speed! In this episode of Automotive Revolution, find out what every real De Lorean is missing.

In 1937 LaSalle sold more cars than ever before. Just three years later, the car company was gone. So what happened to LaSalle? In this episode of Automotive Revolution, explore the rise and fall of LaSalle automobiles. The 1937 model featured in the video, despite record sales, looks at the brand’s surprising demise just three years later.