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Video: Introducing the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans

Posted on May 27, 2020 by MCG

You could say the Pontiac GTO story starts here: with the launch of the 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac Tempest LeMans

The Story of Ol’ Calhoun, Parnelli’s 1963 Indy 500 Winner

Posted on May 23, 2020 by MCG

The Watson-Offy roadster known as Ol’ Calhoun enjoyed an illustrious career even before it won the 1963 Indianapolis 500 with driver Parnelli Jones. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolix Motor Speedway, J.C. Agajanian, Ol' Calhoun, Parnelli Jones, Watson-Offy

Cool Breeze from Kenosha: the 1964 Rambler Typhoon

Posted on May 20, 2020 by MCG

To showcase its all-new 232 cubic-inch inline six engine, in 1964 American Motors introduced a limited-production Rambler Classic and called it the Typhoon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler Classic, Rambler Typhoon

Video: Driving the 1952 Oldsmobile 98 at the GM Proving Ground

Posted on May 19, 2020 by MCG

Slip behind the wheel of a 1952 Oldsmobile 98 for a tour of the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Oldsmobile 98, General Motors, Milford Proving Ground, Oldsmobile

Last to Bear the Name: The 1958 Packard Hawk

Posted on May 16, 2020 by MCG

Purists will say the 1958 Hawk isn’t truly a Packard. That may be so, but it’s certainly an interesting car.      Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Packard, Duncan McRae, Packard Hawk, Roy Hurley, Studebaker-Packard Corporation

Video: The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T, Part 4

Posted on May 14, 2020 by MCG

Here’s the fourth and final episode of The Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T, entitled “The End of an Era.”  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model T, Hagerty Insurance, Henry Ford, Historic Vehicle Association, The Henry Ford

The Car From Tomorrow: The 1942 DeSoto

Posted on May 13, 2020 by MCG

With its smooth styling and hidden headlamps, the 1942 DeSoto looked more daring and futuristic than most everything on the road. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Desoto, Airfoil headlamps, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

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