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Ford Leaps Into the Future: The 1936 Lincoln-Zephyr

Posted on February 16, 2021 by MCG

Advanced in some ways and familiar in others, the Lincoln-Zephyr charted the course for the Lincoln brand for years to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford E.T. Gregorie, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln Motor Car Company, Lincoln Zephyr

1979 Chevrolet Suburban: Built to Stay Tough

Posted on February 13, 2021 by MCG

Learn all about the tough and sturdy 1979 Chevy Suburban in this original dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Suburban, General Motors

The Motor City’s Push-Button Age

Posted on February 10, 2021 by MCG

Between 1956 and 1964, the carmakers of the Motor City had a brief but serious fling with push-button driving.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Dodge Magic Touch, Mercury Keyboard Control, Packard Electronic Selector, Push Button Gearchange

Jet Smooth: The 1965 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on February 9, 2021 by MCG

The Chevrolet Impala was all new for 1965—inside and out. With some show-biz trickery, here General Motors managed to show off both at the same time. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

Last to Bear the Name: 1969 Rambler 440 Station Wagon

Posted on February 6, 2021 by MCG

Learn all about the 1969 Rambler 440 Station Wagon—the final year for the familiar Rambler name—in his original American Motors dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rambler 440, Rambler American

Elegance in Action: The Dependable Dodge for 1954

Posted on February 4, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the complete rundown on the Dependable Dodge line for 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Dodge, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge

90 Years of Oldsmobile History in Two Minutes

Posted on February 2, 2021 by MCG

Revisit the first 90 years of glorious Oldsmobile history in this video collage courtesy of the General Motors Heritage Center. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile

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