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Video: Marketing the 1966 Plymouth Satellite

Posted on November 3, 2020 by MCG

At the Chrysler Corporation for 1966. the emphasis was on performance and style. Let’s check out the freshly redesigned Plymouth Satellite. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Plymouth Satellite, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth Satellite

Video: Donald Davidson on the 1911 Marmon Wasp

Posted on October 31, 2020 by MCG

The Marmon Wasp that won the first Indy 500 in 1911 is easily one of the most important race cars in existence. Here, renowned historian Donald Davidson tells its story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Marmon Wasp, Ray Harroun

Video: Introducing the 1985 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am

Posted on October 29, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at one of the of the most popular American performance cars of 1985, the Pontiac FIrebird Trans-Am.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am

The Strange Tale of the 1961-66 Ford Wrongbed Pickups

Posted on October 27, 2020 by MCG

Between 1961 and 1966, Ford built some pickups that didn’t look quite right. Ford truck enthusiasts call these machines the Wrongbed pickups.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford F-100, Ford Motor Company, Ford Wrongbed

Emergency-Room Engineering: The 1962 Chevy II

Posted on October 21, 2020 by MCG

For a car that was rushed into production in a matter of months, the Chevy II enjoyed a long and successful life. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevy II, Chevy Nova, General Motors

Queen of the Bathtub Era: The 1949-51 Nash Airflyte

Posted on October 20, 2020 by MCG

While they are seldom seen today in the collector-car world, the Nash Airflytes of 1949 through 1951 are truly distinctive cars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash 600, Nash Airflyte, Nash Ambassador, Nash Statesman

Muscular Luxury: The 2005 Chrysler Firepower Concept

Posted on October 17, 2020 by MCG

With the Firepower concept, Chrysler designers set out to transform the thuggish Dodge Viper into a sleek and elegant luxury GT. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

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