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Bullet Birds: The 1961-63 Ford Thunderbirds

Posted on April 25, 2020 by MCG

With their pure, projectile-like styling, the third-generation 1961-63 Thunderbirds have become known as the Bullet Birds. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bullet Bird, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

Video: Introducing the 1965 Ford Fairlane Line

Posted on April 23, 2020 by MCG

In 1965, the sensational new Mustang was eating up all the glory in the Ford lineup. but the intermediate Fairlane had something to offer, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Ford Fairlane, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing the 1956 Oldsmobile with Jetaway Hydra-Matic

Posted on April 21, 2020 by MCG

There was plenty to crow about at Oldsmobile for 1956, including a new and improved Hydra-Matic transmission. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Jetaway Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

Video: Torture-Testing the 1961 Chevrolets

Posted on April 18, 2020 by MCG

See the 1961 Chevrolets tested to their limits and beyond in this entertaining General Motors film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors

Video: Craig Breedlove’s 1964 Bonneville Crash

Posted on April 16, 2020 by MCG

See Bonneville hero Craig Breedlove miraculously escape disaster and live to joke about it in this awesome film detailing his 1964 crash. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Craig Breedlove, Land Speed Racers

A Video Biography of Sir Stirling Moss

Posted on April 13, 2020 by MCG

Join actor Patrick Stewart for this thorough and enjoyable video biography of Sir Stirling Moss. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Patrick Stewart, Sir Stirling Moss

Video: How to Sell the 1949 Ford

Posted on April 9, 2020 by MCG

Who knew? Beaver Cleaver’s dad was a crackerjack Ford salesman. Or at least he was in this intriguing 1949 dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford Motor Company, Hugh Beaumont

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