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The 1949-51 Baby Lincolns

Posted on December 11, 2022 by MCG

For 1949, the Lincoln-Mercury Division introduced a smaller, more affordable Lincoln, and it was a solid success in the showrooms. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Cosmopolitan

GM’s Controversial ’57-’70 X-Frame Cars

Posted on December 9, 2022 by MCG

Between 1957 and 1970, General Motors built millions of cars with an unusual X-frame chassis that remains controversial to this day. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, GM X-Frame, Pontiac

The Ultimate K-Car: 1983-86 Chrysler Executive Limousine

Posted on December 8, 2022 by MCG

Chrysler’s versatile K-car platform allowed the carmaker to produce almost countless variations, including even a stretch limo. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Executive Limousine, Chrysler K-Car

Video: Marketing the 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on December 6, 2022 by MCG

Get the full lowdown on the luxurious 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado in this original dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado

Video: An Inside Look at the 1966 Pontiac Overhead-Cam Six

Posted on December 5, 2022 by MCG

Here’s a closeup look inside the innovative Pontiac Tempest overhead-cam six in an original factory training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Pontiac Tempest, Pontiac, Pontiac Overhead Cam Six

Video: Introducing the 1952 Ford Station Wagons

Posted on December 4, 2022 by MCG

For 1952, Ford attacked the station wagon market in a serious way with a full lineup of three all-steel wagons. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Ford, Ford, Ford Country Sedan, Ford Country Squire, Ford Ranch Wagon

Reboot at Studebaker: The 1962 Lark

Posted on December 2, 2022 by MCG

For 1962, Studebaker once again restyled its aging product line and sent it out to do battle against the Detroit three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Studebaker, Studebaker Lark, Studebaker Lark Daytona

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