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Video: A Three-Minute History of Pontiac Performance, 1957-1991

Posted on February 2, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a three-minute march down memory lane for all the many admirers of the late, great Pontiac brand. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bunkie Knudsen, General Motors, Pontiac Motor Division

Video: The 1950 Nash Rambler Conquers Pikes Peak

Posted on January 30, 2020 by MCG

Nash Motors was eager to demonstrate that its new compact Rambler was a real, go-anywhere automobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Motors, Nash Rambler

Video: The Complete Chevy Truck Line For 1961

Posted on January 29, 2020 by MCG

In the ’60s, Chevrolet was a major player in the commercial truck market with a complete lineup of haulers, from Corvair vans to Tilt Cab semis. See them in action here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Trucks, General Motors

Video: Inside the All-New 1955 Chevrolet

Posted on January 25, 2020 by MCG

Here’s a deep dive into the engineering behind the all-new 1955 Chevrolet, courtesy of an original General Motors factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

A Giugiaro Masterpiece: The 1972 Maserati Boomerang

Posted on January 23, 2020 by MCG

To name the greatest of Giorgetto Giugiaro’s designs is probably impossible, but here is one worthy candidate for the short list: the Maserati Boomerang. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Giorgetto Giugiaro, Maserati Boomerang, Maserati Bora

Video: Marketing the 1969 American Motors Javelin

Posted on January 21, 2020 by MCG

American Motors brought a whole new game to its messaging with the Javelin, its competitor with Mustang and Camaro in in the ’60s pony car market.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors Javelin

Working Class Heroes: Dodge Six Pack and Plymouth Six Barrel

Posted on January 16, 2020 by MCG

The Dodge Six Pack and Plynouth Six Barrel of 1969 were not as illustrious as the mighty Street Hemis, maybe, but they sure got the job done. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Super Bee, Plymouth Road Runner

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