Automotive History

History of the 1965 Chevrolet Corvair

When Ed Cole was appointed Chief Engineer of Chevrolet, he wasted no time in setting up a research and development department. Cole...

Ferguson's AWD Mustang Featured on Barry T’s Garage

We are thrilled to announce that our beloved 1965 Mustang has been featured on Barry T's Garage YouTube channel! Barry's insightful and...

FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison Reports from the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting FOX 13’s Mariah Harrison at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum. As she stepped into our world,...

See Le Mans History at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum!

In honor of the 92nd 24 Hours of Le Mans happening this weekend, we wanted to take a moment to highlight our 1929 Tracta A - the 1930 24...

Reviving Salvador Dalí’s Rainy Day Taxi at the Dali Museum in St Pete

Salvador Dalí, the grandmaster of surrealism, was renowned for his eccentric and thought-provoking art. One of his most playful and...

The Men Behind the Machines: Celebrating Automobile Engineers' Innovation

The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum offers much more than a display of historic vehicles; it provides a deep dive into the lives and...

How Suspension Systems in Cars have Evolved

The evolution of car suspension systems is a fascinating saga of innovation, marked by groundbreaking vehicles that introduced new...

Gazogène Systems: Wartime Necessity and Innovation

Amidst fuel shortages and wartime austerity, the Gazogène system emerged as a groundbreaking technology, allowing vehicles to operate on woo

Early Hybrid; Owen Magnetic

Let's explore a pivotal moment in automotive history: the birth of hybrid vehicles. While today's hybrids are all about eco-conscious...

The Cars that Built America: A Journey Through American Automotive History

As we journey along the road of American automotive history, we encounter remarkable signposts of innovation and design that helped shape...

Michèle Mouton: The Greatest Female Driver in History

In the world of rally racing, once seen as a man's sport, Michèle Mouton, known as "The Black Volcano," broke barriers. As the first...

The Best Selling Cars of the 20th Century; Vintage Car Ads

Cars have been a staple of the U.S. economy and culture since the introduction of the Ford Model T in 1908.

Who Invented the Automobile?

Across continents and centuries, various innovators have contributed to the evolution of what we now recognize as the modern car. The...

From Rocket Sparks to Revving Engines: Tracing the History of the Internal Combustion Engine

From roaring motorcycles to sleek supercars, the internal combustion engine has powered our transportation revolution for centuries. But...

History of the Automobile

Embark on a captivating journey through the history of automobiles, tracing key milestones that have shaped our roads and transformed the...

Electric Car History: Starting from the Early Electric Cars of the 1800s

Electric cars, far from being a recent phenomenon, have a rich history that stretches back long before the days of Tesla and General Motors.

Sleeve Valve Engines – ‘Silent Knight’

Journey to Silence: Charles Yale Knight and the Birth of the Silent Knight Engine In the early 20th century, amidst the clamor of...

Wankel Engine: A Triangular Revolution from Past to Future

Born from the visionary mind of German engineer Felix Wankel, the Wankel Engine has left an indelible mark on the history of internal...

Driving History: The Saga of C.R. Patterson – America's Only Black Automaker

In automotive history, where giants like Ford and Chevrolet dominate the narrative, there exists a trailblazing journey often overlooked—the

Gwenda Stewart-Hawkes: Ambulance Driver to Speed Queen

Gwenda Stewart-Hawkes: Ambulance Driver to Speed Queen ts, Gwenda Stewart-Hawkes stands as an enduring symbol of resilience, determination,