Category Archive: Apex Video, BangShift APEX

Vintage Las Vegas Racing Video: 1966 Can-Am Action From Stardust Raceway in Las Vegas

It can be said that the Can-Am was the wildest, most wide-open road racing series that North America has ever known. About the only thing wilder we can think of are the old Group B rally cars, but...

The American Powertrain Parting Shift: Ripping Along In A Road Course Tuned Late Model Stock Car

So this is easily the best ride you are going to take from your desk today. Why? You are about to strap into a late model stock car that has been converted and altered to kick ass on the road course....

The Bodybuilders: This Early 1970s Film About Fisher Body And Their Plants Is Amazing

Boy, oh boy is this awesome! You are about to see this early 1970s film about Fisher Body and their plants called The Bodybuilders. Fisher Body was its own enterprise before being full enveloped by...

In 1984 The Mustang SVO Provided A Glimpse In The Turbocharged Future

Every now and again there are cars that really do appear ahead of their time and in 1984, the Mustang SVO was that car. Most everyone knows the story of the turbocharged four cylinder car that took...

New Year-Piece Theater: This 1977 Film From The SCCA Run-Offs Is Hosted By Sam Posey And Rules!

It was the days before Datsun became Nissan. The days when Sam Posey was still an active professional racing driver at events around the world, and the days when SCCA sports car races were packed...

Did You Know That Ford Sent Two Guys To Drive Around The World In 1957? Here’s the Video Of Their Trip

The world was a vastly different place in 1957 and when you watch this video of an event that took place 60 years ago, you’ll agree with us. 1957 was the year that Danny Ames and Phil Remington...

The Other 1980s 5.0: This Look Back At The 316hp 1987 Porsche 928S4 Is Pretty Cool

While the Ford Mustang 5.0 was by far the volume selling king of of the small block coupes in the 1980s, let’s not forget the fastest one. Yes, from the factory the late 1980s Porsche 928 was a...

AutotopiaLA Car Feature: Bitchin 700HP Big Block ’64 Ford Galaxie from Ruffian Cars. Beast Mode Engaged!

If you like the look of classic cars that are sent over the top, then this 1964 Ford Galaxie just might be the one for you. It’s like a Time Attack Car, A Fighter Jet, and a Galaxie had a baby....

Sport Sedan 90s Style: This Motorweek Review Of The 1995 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG Is A Neat Slice Of History

The idea of a sports sedan is something that has been present and accounted for in the modern sense of the American automotive market for about 40 years at this point. The BMW M3 broke the mold, the...

Car and Track Classic Car Review: This Time It Is A 1969 429 4-bbl Ford LTD Getting Throttled Around The Track

A sobering dose of reality comes into clear focus when watching this 1969 429 4-bbl Ford LTD getting hammered around the track, doesn’t it? That reality is that while we all love to think back...

C4 Perfection: The 1996 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport Was The Pinnacle Of The Fourth Generation’s Development

The C4 Corvette has finally come out the other side of it’s days as an oft-joked about, rock bottom cheap, old sports car. Every car goes through the cycle. Cool when new, aging against a new...

Fun 1960s Video: Check Out Franklin Dobson Testing Out His DIY Hovercraft On Land and Sea

We’re fortunate have grow up in the tail end of the “awesome stuff in the back of the magazines” era. You know what we’re talking about. Buying plans for your own personal...

Video: Here’s How A Morris Car Engine Was Built From Scratch In 1930s England!

There are certain things that will fascinate us until can’t be fascinated with things any more and the mass production of piston engines is one of those things. The historic mass production of...

Funny Old Video: The Pinto vs The Vega Wagon On Car And Track Back In The Day

Well, this is something to see. What you are about to watch is a Pinto vs Vega wagon on Car and Track in vintage tv style. This comparison test is either the funniest thing you have ever seen or the...