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Into the Sixties with Ford: A 1960 Film

Posted on June 14, 2022 by MCG

Here’s everything happening at Ford’s expansive Dearborn operations for 1960, as recorded in a beautiful color film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Rouge Plant

What’s in a Name: The Buick Wildcat

Posted on June 11, 2022 by MCG

The adoption of the Wildcat name signaled an important shift in brand imaging for the Buick Motor Division at General Motors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Wildcat, General Motors

The Engine That Put America On Wheels: 1909-27 Model T Ford

Posted on June 8, 2022 by MCG

The Ford Model T is famous as the car that put America on wheels, and a key element in its success was the remarkable engine. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Ford Motor Co., Henry Ford

As The Wheels Turn: A 1950 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 7, 2022 by MCG

A family picnic is the setting for this entertaining lecture on automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

Video: What Killed the Wankel Rotary Engine?

Posted on June 4, 2022 by MCG

Who or what killed the beloved Wankel rotary engine? Here’s the always helpful Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to lay out the problems in bullet-point form. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology

The Ford Falcon Death Cars of Argentina

Posted on June 2, 2022 by MCG

The Ford Falcon was once the most beloved car in Argentina, but ultimately it became a national symbol of death and terror. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Argentina, Ford Falcon, Ford Motor Company

Pontiac’s Tunnel-Port Powerhouse: The Ram Air V

Posted on June 1, 2022 by MCG

While it was never offered in a production vehicle, the pinnacle of Pontiac performance in the 1960s was the almost mythical Ram Air V. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Ram Air V, Pontiac Tunnel-Port

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