Just where did the idea of a speedster originate? Was it the chicken, or was it the egg? In this post we consider one such path, knowing that there may be others too…

The 1930s were tough times for all car manufacturers, especially the independents. For speedsters, a relatively frivolous mode of transportation - well, it was also a bit of a rough go. We look at that for this episode.

Ahh… to roar through the ‘20s in a racy speedster! This episode continues a series called "Advertising the Speedster” and explores promotion of this type of car in the 1920s. Enjoy!

Did you know that Edsel Ford was a Model T speedster fan? It stands to reason that he should have been, what with his father, Henry Ford, inventing the most significant car of the 20th century – the Model T. This post covers what Edsel did to scratch that speedster itch!

1920 saw the advent of another great speedster body for the Model T. This is the story of the Mercury Body Corporation of Louisville, Kentucky!

The nineteen-teens saw a rapid expansion in the number of auto firms across the United States, many of which offered a speedster in their lineup. Herein we look at several for your viewing pleasure!

Just suppose you lived during the first decade of the 20th century and wanted to buy a natty sporting car in which to have fun and adventure with your significant other. This article shows some of the choices you had, all of them nifty choices!

Ab Jenkins reaches the apex of his speed and endurance career while working for Auburn as a test driver and competing at Bonneville with his Duesenberg speedsters. This episode covers the high points!

Ab Jenkins, Utah-born, was famous for his promotion of the Bonneville Salt Flats. But he also set land speed records on the salt with Auburn and Duesenberg speedsters. Here’s part one of that for you to read…

What was that woman gazing at way back in 1913? These and other ads grabbed our heartstrings and helped us live better after buying a speedster. Or did we only rationalize a hasty decision? Read the post and decide for yourself.