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Video: A Closer Look at the 1968 Ford Torino Indy 500 Pace Car

Posted on February 22, 2022 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the official 1968 Indy 500 pace car, a Torino Convertible, as featured in an original Ford Motor Company promotional clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Ford Torino, 1968 Indianapolis 500, 1968 Indy 500 Pace Car

Video: Torture-Testing the 1935 Chevrolets

Posted on February 19, 2022 by MCG

See daredevil Captain Bob Ward and his crew of maniacs torture-test the 1935 Chevrolets in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Chevrolet, Captain Ward, Chevrolet

Video: Inside the Ford Styling Studios, 1957

Posted on February 17, 2022 by MCG

Join us for a guided tour of the Ford Motor Company’s styling process circa 1957 in this original factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 Ford Mystere, 1955 Lincoln Futura, 1956 Mercury XM-Turnpike Cruiser, Ford Motor Company, Ford Styling Center

1940 Packard, Air Conditioning Pioneer

Posted on February 15, 2022 by MCG

In 1940, the Packard Motor Car Company was the first U.S. auto manufacturer to offer air conditioning as a factory production option.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Packard, Bishop & Babcock, Packard

Another Bow-Tie Never-Was: A 1962 Chevy II El Camino

Posted on February 12, 2022 by MCG

General Motors has experimented with the El Camino theme in nearly endless ways through the years. For example, check out this proposed 1962 Chevy II-based pickup.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevy II

Spaced Out: The 1958-59 Fisher Body Advertising Campaign

Posted on February 10, 2022 by MCG

If you’re into mid-century retro-futurism, here’s a special treat: Fisher Body’s 1958-59 print ad campaign, which featured some some truly spaced-out illustrations. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fisher Body, General Motors

The Amazing Metal Art of Rae Ripple

Posted on February 8, 2022 by MCG

Rae Ripple is easily one of the most creative and original metal artists working today, and automobiles are just part of her repertoire. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Rae Ripple

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