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Video: The Body Builders from Fisher, 1970

Posted on February 18, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look inside the body-making process at the Fisher Body division of General Motors in 1970. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Fisher Body, General Motors

Video: Charlie Brown and Tennessee Ernie Ford Pitch the 1960 Fords

Posted on February 15, 2020 by MCG

Here are the Peanuts gang and Tennessee Ernie Ford to tell you about the Ford Motor Company’s value leaders for 1960, the Falcon and the Fairlane 500.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Charlie Brown, Ford, Ford Fairlane 500, Ford Falcon, Ford Motor Company, Tennessee Ernie Ford

Video: The Rise and Fall of Cadillac

Posted on February 13, 2020 by MCG

Ask 10 enthusiasts where Cadillac went wrong, and you are liable to get 14 answers. Here’s one fair and well-reasoned disquisition from Business Insider. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1956 Chevrolets

Posted on February 11, 2020 by MCG

In this great old Jam Handy film, join Joie Chitwood and his team of expert thrill drivers as they beat up on the 1956 Chevrolet line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Joie Chitwood

Video: Scale Model Masterpieces by Jordi Reixach

Posted on February 6, 2020 by MCG

Here are some of the most incredibly detailed model cars we’ve ever seen, all created by a true artist, Jordi Reixach.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures | Tagged Jordi Reixach

The Corvettes of Route 66

Posted on February 5, 2020 by MCG

The CBS television series Route 66 was every car guy’s fantasy: two footloose young men exploring America and looking for adventure in a brand new Corvette. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvette, George Maharis, Martin Milner, Route 66

Video: The 1954 Ford Line — Worth More for ’54

Posted on February 4, 2020 by MCG

Here’s why you’ll want to drive a new Ford in 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford-O-Matic, Henry Ford II

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