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Styled for Tomorrow: The 1955 DeSoto

Posted on January 14, 2021 by MCG

For 1955, the DeSoto line at Chrysler Coporation recieved its boldest styling update in years. The new DeSotos were “Styled for Tomorrow,” the ad guys declared. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 DeSoto, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

Video: Arnold Palmer Pitches the 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

Posted on January 12, 2021 by MCG

Here’s golfling legend Arnold Palmer to tell you why you need a luxurious new 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Cadillac Eldorado, Arnold Palmer, Cadillac, General Motors

Technique for Tomorrow: A 1954 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on January 9, 2021 by MCG

See iron ore and sand transformed into powerful new Ford engines in this original Ford Motor Company movie from 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Brook Park Plant, Ford Cleveland V8, Ford Motor Company

Video: The 1967 Chevrolet Glass Garage

Posted on January 7, 2021 by MCG

Check out the sleek new Impala Sport Coupe for 1967 in this whimsical Chevrolet promotion. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1956 Studebaker President

Posted on January 5, 2021 by MCG

Here’s the top of the line in family sedans at Studebaker for 1956, the roomy and completely restyled President.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Studebaker President, Studebaker, Vince Gardner

Video: Selling the 1977 Ford LTD

Posted on January 2, 2021 by MCG

While General Motors was introducing its downsized full-size sedans for 1977, Ford continued to sing the praises of its roomy land yachts, including the LTD. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford LTD, Ford, Ford LTD, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Downs

Secrets of the Ford 9-Inch Rear Axle

Posted on December 30, 2020 by MCG

Even though it was developed more than 60 years ago, the Ford 9-Inch is the rear axle of choice throughout the American high-performance world. Here’s why.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford 9-inch rear axle, Ford Motor Company

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