In 1968, American Motors entered the rapidly expanding U.S. pony car market with a worthy competitor to the Ford Mustang: the Javelin. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Video: The 1961 Studebaker Lark Has Performability!
Let’s check in with Studebaker and see what’s new in the Lark lineup for 1961. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1968 Mercury Cougar
Mercury called the 1968 Cougar “the better idea in luxury sports cars.” See and hear all about the ’68 Cougar lineup in this original Ford dealer film. Continue reading
Buick’s Factory Hot Rod: The 1936 Century
For 1936, the Buick division at General Motors stuck its largest straight-8 engine into a smaller, lighter chassis, creating a memorable performer called the Century. Continue reading
1320 Feet: A 1964 Ford Drag Racing Film
In living color, here’s an introduction to the world of drag racing in 1964 from the Total Performance people at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for March 22, 2021
The 1956 Jaguar XKSS once owned by actor Steve McQueen is part of a new exhibit entitled “Supercars: A Century of Spectacle and Speed” at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
First Chevy of the ’80s: The 1980 Citation
The 1980 Citation was the most important new product for Chevrolet in a generation. Learn all the ins and outs of the compact front-drive sedan in this original GM dealer film. Continue reading