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Video: Selling the 1958 Ford Sunliner Ragtop

Posted on April 14, 2026 by MCG
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In this Ford promotional clip, the all-metal retractable ’58 Skyliner takes a back seat and the spotlight is on the Sunliner, the automaker’s conventional ragtop convertible. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Ford, 1958 Ford Sunliner, Ford, Ford Motor Company | 1 Reply

The Chrysler Class of 1965

Posted on April 11, 2026 by MCG
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The Chrysler Corporation’s founding car brand received a complete makeover for 1965 with a new chassis and a crisp exterior design directed by Elwood Engel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Elwood Engel | 5 Replies

Everybody’s Kind of Elegance: The 1960 Chevrolets

Posted on April 9, 2026 by MCG
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At Chevrolet in 1960, the styling mission was to bring class to the low-price class. The slogan was “Everybody’s kind of elegance.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors | 5 Replies

The Other Deuce: Chevrolet for 1932

Posted on April 7, 2026 by MCG
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The 1932 Ford gathers more glory today, but the 1932 Chevrolet was more popular in its time and sold in greater numbers. That’s worth a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1932 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, William Knudsen | 5 Replies

For When You’ve Arrived: The 1962 Cadillacs

Posted on April 4, 2026 by MCG
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For car buyers in 1962, Cadillac was the ultimate status symbol in American automobiles. Here’s part of the strategy behind it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Cadillac, Cadillac | 2 Replies

Pure and Simple: 1967 Plymouth Valiant

Posted on April 1, 2026 by MCG
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Sometimes simple is best. A clean and straightforward design, the 1967 Plymouth Valiant remained in production a full 10 years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Pluymouth, Plymouth Valiant | 29 Replies

Pontiac Power in Action! A 1956 Factory Film

Posted on March 31, 2026 by MCG
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Check out the improved Pontiac Strato-Streak V8 for 1956 in an original factory film with several neat stunts. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Pontiac, Pontiac, Pontiac Strato-Streak V8 | 9 Replies

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