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Inside the 1929-32 Cord L-29 Front Drive

Posted on November 29, 2021 by MCG

The Cord Front Drive of 1929-32 has always been celebrated as a beautiful car, but the stuff on the inside is equally interesting.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged C.W. Van Ranst, Cord L-29, E.L. Cord, Lycoming

Video: Cruising the Streets of San Francisco in the ’60s

Posted on November 28, 2021 by MCG

Okay, car spotters. Here’s a real treat for you: a ride through the streets of San Francisco in the early 1960s via cable car. See how many classic ’50s and ’60s cars you can identify. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged San Francisco

Finale: The 2004-2006 Pontiac GTO

Posted on November 27, 2021 by MCG

For its final incarnation as Pontiac’s classic American muscle car, the 2004-06 GTO was produced in Australia. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 2004 Pontiac GTO, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

The Pride of South Bend: 1932-33 Rockne by Studebaker

Posted on November 25, 2021 by MCG

Two great institutions of South Band, Indiana, Studebaker and Notre Dame football, combined to produce an automobile, the 1932-33 Rockne. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Rockne, Studebaker

Chevrolet Introduces the El Camino, 1959

Posted on November 23, 2021 by MCG

When Chevrolet introduced the 1959 El Camino, the bow-tie brand launched a successful product run that would continue for nearly 30 years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet El Camino

The More-Door Thunderbirds, 1967-71

Posted on November 20, 2021 by MCG

For 1967, the Ford Motor Company gave the Thunderbird yet another image makeover, introducing the sport-luxury brand’s first four-door model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird, Glamor Bird

Junior Muscle From American Motors: The 1971 Hornet SC 360

Posted on November 18, 2021 by MCG

AMC’s entry in the expanding junior muscle car category for 1971 was the Hornet SC 360. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Hornet SC 360, American Motors

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