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A Fortunately Forgotten Ford Failure: 1958 Ford-Aire Suspension

Posted on September 10, 2025 by MCG

In 1958, Ford jumped on the Motor City’s air-suspension bandwagon, but then quickly jumped back off. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford-Aire Suspension

The Greatest Engine of World War II: The Willys Go-Devil

Posted on September 9, 2025 by MCG

The title of greatest usually goes to the mighty aircraft engines of World War II, but our candidate is the humble Willys L-134, better known as the Go-Devil.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Delmar G. Roos, Willys Go-Devil, Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland

Sports Car Dreams: 1954 Cadillac La Espada

Posted on September 6, 2025 by MCG

Though it really wasn’t in the sports car business, in 1954 Cadillac produced a two-seat sports roadster for the Motorama, La Espada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Cadillac La Espada, Cadillac, Ed Glowacke, General Motors, Harley Earl

The Brief Career of the Dodge Eight, 1930-33

Posted on September 4, 2025 by MCG

In 1930, Dodge got into the eight-cylinder business, but it didn’t remain there long as penny-pinching Dodge buyers favored the more economical sixes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Eight

What’s in a Name: 1954 Pontiac Star Chief

Posted on September 2, 2025 by MCG

Introduced in 1954, the well-equipped Star Chief held down a solid spot in the Pontiac lineup through the ’50s and ’60s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Pontiac Star Chief, General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Star Chief, Pontiac Straight Eight

Ford’s Super De Luxe Years, 1941-48

Posted on August 30, 2025 by MCG

What could be better than De Luxe? Super De Luxe, of course. Here’s a look at Ford’s premium models of 1941-48. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Super De Luxe

Pontiac Turns the Page: The 1972 Luxury LeMans

Posted on August 27, 2025 by MCG

With the GTO fading from the picture, Pontiac went in a whole new direction with the 1972 Luxury LeMans.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans, Pontiac, Pontiac Luxury LeMans

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