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The Car Worthy of its Name: 1922-27 Rickenbacker

Posted on February 21, 2025 by MCG

Here’s a remarkable car from a remarkable man: the Rickenbacker, produced from 1922 to 1927. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Eddie Rickenbacker, Rickenbacker Motor Company, Rickenbacker Six, Rickenbacker Superfine Eight

Video: There’s a 1969 Ford in Your Future

Posted on February 20, 2025 by MCG

Ford reached back to one of the more memorable ad campaigns in the company’s history to promote its complete car line for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, There's a Ford in Your Future

The Start of Something Big: The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer

Posted on February 19, 2025 by MCG

The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer was a giant step in the development of the contemporary SUV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep, Kaiser Jeep Corporation, Willys Motors

Video: See Oklahoma in the 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS

Posted on February 18, 2025 by MCG

Who wouldn’t want to travel the entire state of Oklahoma in a brand-new 1964 Malibu Super Sport? We know we would. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Chevelle, 1964 Malibu Super Sport, Chevrolet, Joel Aldred

Video: Only From Cadillac in 1980

Posted on February 16, 2025 by MCG

From GM’s luxury car division in 1980, the marketing message was “Only from Cadillac.” Here’s a quick look at what Cadillac was offering that year. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Cadillac, Cadillac

The Chrysler Class of 1969

Posted on February 15, 2025 by MCG

For 1969, the Chrysler division got all-new styling based on the fuselage look, creating a fresh identity for the corporation’s oldest brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler TNT V8

Video: Thrill Driving the 1951 Fords

Posted on February 12, 2025 by MCG

Watch Joie Chitwood’s Original Auto Daredevils perform death-defying crash-and-burn stunts in this great old Ford Motor Company film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1951 Ford, Auto Thrill Shows, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Joie Chitwood

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