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True Story: Ford Flathead V8 in a ’67 Camaro

Posted on January 22, 2023 by MCG

Nothing exemplifies the spirit of hot rodding better than a full-house Ford flathead V8 under the hood of a ’67 Camaro. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Clarence Everett, Flathead Ford Camaro

Every Mile is an Adventure: 1964 Buick Riviera

Posted on January 20, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a ride through the countryside in one the most striking American cars of the Sixties, the first-generation Buick Riviera. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Buick Riviera, Bill Mitchell, Buick

Blue Jean Baby: The Levi’s Gremlin

Posted on January 18, 2023 by MCG

American Motors made a fashion statement with the blue-jeans theme of the 1973-78 Levi’s Gremlin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors, Levi's Gremlin

Rolling in Style: The Story of Pontiac’s 8-Lug Wheels, 1960-68

Posted on January 17, 2023 by MCG

Pontiac’s 8-lug wheels of of 1960-68 were both beautiful and functional. And naturally, there’s an interesting story behind them. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac 8-lug wheels

Video: Florence Henderson Introduces the 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

Posted on January 16, 2023 by MCG

Before she was TV mom Carol Brady, Florence Henderson was an Oldsmobile spokeswoman. Here she is to sing the praises of the sporty 1962 Starfire. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Florence Henderson', Gary Moore, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Starfire

Mickey Thompson’s Crazy Pontiac Two-Banger

Posted on January 15, 2023 by MCG

In 1961, Pontiac created the Tempest Trophy 4 by cutting a 389 V8 in half. Hot rodder Mickey Thompson did the factory one better and cut the four in half to create a twin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mickey Thompson, Mickey Thompson Pontiac Twin, Pontiac

Secrets of the ’55-’57 Chevrolet Nomad

Posted on January 13, 2023 by MCG

The Chevy Nomad shares remarkably little with the rest of the 1955-57 Chevy passenger-car line. Here’s what makes it special. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Nomad

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