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Making a Hash Of it: The 1955-57 Hudsons

Posted on December 22, 2021 by MCG

Hudson introduced an all-new car for 1955-57, but traditional Hudson buyers were having none of it. They called it the Hash.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955-57 Hudson, American Motors, Hudson

Motordom’s Soundest Investment: Cadillac for 1957

Posted on December 21, 2021 by MCG

In 1957, Cadillac didn’t merely lead the Motor City’s luxury class. It dominated and defined the category.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Cadillac, Cadillac, Ed Glowacke

Holiday Ride: The 2021 Chevrolet Christmas Film

Posted on December 19, 2021 by MCG

Have a box of tissues ready as you watch this year’s Chevrolet Christmas film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Holiday Ride

Video: The Final Days of Edsel Ford

Posted on December 18, 2021 by MCG

Relive the final days of Edsel Ford in this beautiful video presented by the Ford House. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford, Eleanor Ford, Henry Ford

Trendsetter: The 1941 Nash 600

Posted on December 16, 2021 by MCG

Highly advanced for 1941, the Nash 600 laid the foundation for Nash and American Motors products for decades to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Charles W. Nash, George W. Mason, Nash 600, Nash Motors, Nash-Kelvinator

Crackerbox: The 1959-68 GMC Aluminum Cabover Trucks

Posted on December 15, 2021 by MCG

With their squared-off styling and strange proportions, GMC’s aluminum cabover trucks of 1959-68 quickly earned the nickname “Crackerbox.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged GMC, GMC Crackerbox

A Wonder From Down Under: The Cadillac Triple V8

Posted on December 13, 2021 by MCG

In 1940-41, the Australian war effort had no suitable engine to power its AC3 Thunderbolt tank, so it created one—using three American Cadillac V8s lashed together. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Perrier-Cadillac

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