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Opulence at a Discount: The 1972-76 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 8, 2022 by MCG

The 1972-76 Thunderbird was a virtual clone of the regal Continental Mark IV, but it was priced at thousands less. For luxury car buyers, it was the deal of the century.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Thuderbird, Sixth-generation Thunderbird

Video: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and the 1976 Chevrolets

Posted on October 5, 2022 by MCG

In the 1970s, GM’s most popular division crafted a slogan declaring that Chevy and the USA were one in the same: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Video: How Does a Radial Engine Work? The Clearest Explanation Yet

Posted on October 4, 2022 by MCG

Got three minutes? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of the radial engine that anyone can understand, including the important points you want to know. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Pratt & whitney Wasp Major, radial engine, Radial engine firing order

Syd Mead’s 1975 Playboy Land Yacht

Posted on October 3, 2022 by MCG

A luxury bachelor pad on wheels, Syd Mead’s Playboy Land Yacht was the ultimate motorized expression of the Playboy Lifestyle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Playboy Land Yacht, Syd Mead

Great News! A 1955 Chevrolet Film

Posted on October 2, 2022 by MCG

Learn all about the revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet in this info-packed factory promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevy Small-Block V8, Robert Trout

When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth: 1993-96 Cadillac Fleetwood

Posted on September 30, 2022 by MCG

The 1993-96 Fleetwood was Cadillac’s last traditional rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame sedan. And in its time, it was the longest passenger car you could buy in the USA. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac D-body, Cadillac Fleetwood

It Can’t Be Done: A 1940 Chevrolet Car Chase Film

Posted on September 28, 2022 by MCG

See a thrilling car chase between two 1940 Chevrolets and a railroad train in this wild Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Chevrolet, Jam Handy

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