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Video: The General Motors Passenger Cars for 1955

Posted on June 13, 2020 by MCG

In classic Motorama show-biz style, here’s the entire passenger-car lineup from General Motors for 1955. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Pontiac

Master Hands: a 1936 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 9, 2020 by MCG

From Jam Handy of Detroit, here’s a classic in industrial films called Master Hands, celebrating the creation of the 1936 Chevrolet.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Canada’s Own Car: The 1965-66 Studebakers

Posted on June 6, 2020 by MCG

One of America’s oldest car companies, Studebaker spent its last two years in existence as a Canadian manufacturer. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Canada, Studebaker Daytona, Studebaker Wagonaire

A Video History of the Porsche 911 Targa

Posted on June 4, 2020 by MCG

To celebrate the latest edition of the open-air 911 Targa, Porsche produced this awesome little video history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche 911 Targa

Video: Marketing the 1956 Ford Station Wagons

Posted on June 3, 2020 by MCG

Ford aggressively pursued the station wagon market throughout the ’50s, as in this promotion for the complete 1956 Ford station wagon line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Henry Ford II

Video: Introducing the 1966 Plymouth Valiant

Posted on June 2, 2020 by MCG

Practicality and thrift are the themes in this sales pitch for the 1966 Plymouth Valiant.  Continue reading →

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

The Year in Cars: 1967

Posted on May 30, 2020 by MCG

The 1967 model year was a challenging one for the auto industry but a memorable one for car buyers, who were blessed with a multitude of choices. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, The Year in Cars | Tagged U.S. Auto Industry

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