Last week’s edition of La Historia told the story of how “Convoy,” a star-studded Hollywood movie, was created to capitalize on the American fascination with big rigs in the 1970s.

"Convoy" is a classic American film with an automotive twist. Unlike other period greats, such as "Bullitt" (here's what happened to "Bullitt's" Dodge Charger) and "Le Mans," the focus here isn't on ...