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Badge Brothers: The 1955-56 Hudson Ramblers

Posted on October 9, 2025 by MCG

As Hudson was sailing off into the sunset, there was a notable addition to the product line for 1955: the Hudson Rambler, a Nash Rambler in everything but name. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Hudson Metropolitan, Hudson Rambler, Nash

Before the GTO: 1962-63 Pontiac LeMans

Posted on October 7, 2025 by MCG

The 1964 Pontiac GTO, the car that launched the ’60s muscle car movement, is a direct descendant of the 1962-63 Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Pontiac GTO, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Tabletop Masterpieces: 1949 Fords in One-Quarter Scale

Posted on October 5, 2025 by MCG

Check out these beautiful quarter-scale replicas of the 1949 Ford—the accuracy and craftsmanship are a treat for the eye. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged 1949 Ford, Ford Motor Company

The Packard Class of 1955

Posted on October 4, 2025 by MCG

Even as sales tumbled, Packard forged ahead in 1955 with a number of important engineering advances. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Packard, 1955 Packard Clipper, James J. Nance, Packard

American Motors Gets Normal: The 1967 Rebel

Posted on October 2, 2025 by MCG

After years of producing unconventional products, in 1967 AMC offered a new mid-sized car that was conventional in every way: the Rebel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 AMC Rebel, American Motors

1973: The Oldsmobile Cutlass Marches Into Glory

Posted on October 1, 2025 by MCG

Always a solid seller, in 1973 the Oldsmobile Cutlass caught fire, becoming a top sales performer at General Motors for years to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Model A Ford America Loved Best: 1928-31 Tudor

Posted on September 30, 2025 by MCG

For a time, the Model A Ford was the most popular car in America, and the most popular Model A was the practical Tudor Sedan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Model A, Ford Model A Tudor, Ford Motor Company

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