Car History

Name: Car History
Released: 2012-09-03T17:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Sport

Car History opens the doors to the “Hall of Fame” of automotive history, where iconic cars, pioneering companies and legendary racing drivers are put on the podium. Using historic photos, original video recordings and direct quotes from designers, historians and racing heroes, each episode tells an unique story and explains how cars were developed, companies evolved and people’s lives changed.

2012 · 24m

EPISODE 6

Mini

The Mini is one of the biggest icons of the swinging sixties. It's cool, hip and young. It was the perfect car of its time for the often crowded streets of London. Even The Beatles, Peter Sellers, Bond girl Britt Ekland and the Royals drove an Austin Mini. Car History looks back on the evolution of the Mini from the original model to the John Cooper Works, Countryman and the Rally Mini.

24 min
EPISODE 12

Mercedes S Class

Since the 1950s the Mercedes S-Class has been the epitome of luxury, comfort and safety. The S-Class sets the standard for prestige and technology. Every model is a bestseller; every model becomes a status symbol of the rich and powerful. Car History tells the story of this 'special class' that prevails against any crises, social changes and its competition.

25 min
EPISODE 13

BMW

If there is a typical BMW, then it is the BMW 3 Series. It is fast, it is a cult, and it is the epitome of the sports sedan. Since its debut in 1975 the BMW 3 Series is the undisputed leader in the premium segment and the right car for every need: It is a family-limousine, sports car, tuning and racing car. Car History recounts all the models and reveals the whole story of the BMW 3 Series.

24 min
EPISODE 14

AMG

AMG - three letters that quicken your pulse. From the very beginning, AMG has been specialized in improving performance for Mercedes cars. It is the embodiment of automotive performance, exclusivity and dynamic driving pleasure. Car History details AMG's growth from its humble beginnings as an independent engineering firm to being a world renowned company owned by Mercedes-Benz.

26 min
EPISODE 21

Renault

Vive la difference: Their design is always unusual, their comfort is always extraordinary, and their ideas are often avant-garde: Of course we're talking about the cars from Renault. With the help of the Dauphine, Renault is contributing to the economic miracle. The Renault R4, R16 and R5 made history as well. Car History details Renault's story and shows all the models up to the Twizy.

23 min
EPISODE 22

Citroen

Always ahead of the time, always different from the others: For Citroen, the joy of the extravagance has always been the engine for automotive revolution. But for some time, Citroen mutated from exceptional to mass produced cars. Car History recalls the evolution of Citroen and reveals the secret behind three of its cult cars: the Gooddess, the Gangers' limousine and the Duck.

25 min

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