S1 E1: The Lovable Beetle
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s made automobiles a fixture in American culture. In this special Wheels documentary feature, we explore the ways cars shaped the American landscape and vice versa.
57 minutes
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The post-war economic boom of the 1950s made automobiles a fixture in American culture. In this special Wheels documentary feature, we explore the ways cars shaped the American landscape and vice versa.
57 minutes
In the post-war era, Americans were eager for sports cars akin to European roadsters. Ford's answer to this demand was the Thunderbird, followed by the Mustang. The Mustang has persisted to this day, and has developed a storied reputation as a competitive racing platform.
47 minutes
The Thunderbird has served different roles to different generations since its inception in the mid-1950s. Today's Wheels documentary feature looks at how the Thunderbird evolved over the course of the 20th century.
47 minutes
In the late 80's, Chrysler was in need of a shot in the arm. It had been years since the venerable brand had been a styling leader. Tom Gale's and Bob Lutz's answer was to bring in race car builder Carroll Shelby.
47 minutes
Join us on a journey through three iconic race tracks that have been lost to time. In this special Wheels documentary feature, we explore the rich automotive histories of these circuits and the reasons behind their closure.
47 minutes