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Mercury’s Best Year: 1978

Posted on December 23, 2022 by MCG

Founded by Edsel Ford in 1939, the Mercury brand celebrated its best year in 1978, and then soldiered on for another 32 years despite steadily falling sales. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Mercury, Cougar XR-7, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: Introducing the 1986 Camaros

Posted on December 21, 2022 by MCG

Meet the full lineup of 1986 Camaros in this original Chevrolet dealer video. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1986 Camaro, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Camaro

Balance: A 1935 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 21, 2022 by MCG

See how a fascinating variety of vehicles compare to the well-rounded 1935 Chevrolet in this classic Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Chevrolet, Jam Handy

The Next Look in Cars: 1950-51 Aero Nose Studebaker

Posted on December 19, 2022 by MCG

Studebaker predicted that its 1950-51 Aero Nose models were the future of automotive styling, but the trend stuck for only two short years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Aero Nose Studebaker, Bob Bourke, Raymond Loewy, Studebaker

Target 200: A 1964 Ford GT Film

Posted on December 17, 2022 by MCG

Before there were Shelby and Miles, there were Roy Lunn and John Wyer, the original developers of the Ford GT. This rare film details the first year of the historic program. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford Advanced Vehicles, Ford GT, Ford GT40

The Eventful 1960 Frontenac

Posted on December 16, 2022 by MCG

For a single year in 1960, Canadian motorists had their very own version of the new Ford Falcon, and it was  named after one of their nation’s early leaders. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Frontenac, Ford of Canada

The 1960 Scandal That Nearly Took Down the Chrysler Corporation

Posted on December 14, 2022 by MCG

It’s been said that just like the proverbial cat, Chrysler has led nine lives. The carmaker surely gave up a few of them in the 1960-62 debacle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, L.L. Colbert, Sol A. Dann, William C. Newberg

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