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Video: Take a Quiet Break in the 1970 Ford

Posted on May 8, 2021 by MCG

Join us in the Ford Motor Company’s anechoic chamber in Dearborn as we check out the full-sized Fords for 1970.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Groucho Marx Pitches the 1952 DeSoto With Power Steering

Posted on May 6, 2021 by MCG

Let’s join Mr. DeSoto himself, Groucho Marx, as he presents an exciting new feature for 1952: power steering.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 DeSoto, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto, Groucho Marx

Bow-Tie Revolution: The 1955 Chevrolet

Posted on May 5, 2021 by MCG

The 1955 Chevrolet is celebrated today for its revolutionary V8 engine, but in fact, the entire car was an important leap forward for GM’s best-selling car brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

A Classic Returns: The 1992 Buick Roadmaster

Posted on May 3, 2021 by MCG

For 1992, Buick took a step into the past with the rear-wheel drive, V8-powered Roadmaster, resurrecting a grand name that dates back to 1936. Continue reading →

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

Video: Secrets of the Gnome Rotary Engine

Posted on May 2, 2021 by MCG

Check out the strange and magical inner workings of the Gnome Monosoupape aircraft engine of World War I in this fascinating digital animation. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Gnome Monosoupape, Gnome Rotary

From Dawn to Sunset: A 1937 Chevrolet Film

Posted on May 1, 2021 by MCG

Meet the Chevrolet workers of America and see them at work on the production lines in this 1937 Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

A Three-Minute History of the Jeep in World War II

Posted on April 29, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the most useful three minutes you’ll spend today, on this short but excellent history of the Jeep in World War II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bantam Jeep, Ford Jeep, Jeep, Willys Jeep

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