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Ford’s Slippery NASCAR Scam: The 1962 Starlift

Posted on January 3, 2023 by MCG

Faced with a competitive disadvantage in 1962, Ford made a bold end run around the NASCAR rulebook, and it worked—but for only one race.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Ford Starlift, Ford, NASCAR

Riding On Air: The 1959 Ford Levacar Mach I

Posted on January 2, 2023 by MCG

Here’s one of the craziest and cutest experimental prototypes from Ford engineering in the Fifties, the Levacar Mach I.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Andrew A. Kucher, Ford Levacar Mach I, Ford Motor Company

Station Wagon Dreams: The 1958 Plymouth Cabana

Posted on January 1, 2023 by MCG

Finally, a dream car for the whole family. Let’s take a closer look at the 1958 Plymouth Cabana station wagon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, John Samsen, Plymouth, Plymouth Cabana

Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Posted on December 30, 2022 by MCG

In 1961, the Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling convertible in the USA. Seeing it in action here, it might not be difficult to see why. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, Joel Aldred

One Last Look at the Forward Look: Chrysler For 1961

Posted on December 28, 2022 by MCG

Chrysler Corporation design chief Virgil Exner was a style leader of the Motor City with his dramatic Forward Look theme, and it reached its finale with the 1961 Chryslers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

The Magic Touch: A 1953 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 27, 2022 by MCG

Here’s an up-close look at the 1953 Chevrolet in a nicely done factory dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Who Killed the Corvair?

Posted on December 26, 2022 by MCG

According to popular lore, consumer advocate Ralph Nader put the Corvair out of business. But Nader didn’t do it. So who or what did? We could say it was an inside job. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Ralph Nader

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