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Proof of the Pluses: A 1956 Chevrolet Film

Posted on August 1, 2019 by MCG

The 1956 Chevrolet is pitted one-on-one against the 1956 Ford in this original General Motors dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors, Tri-Five Chevrolet

2019 St. John’s Concours

Posted on July 30, 2019 by MCG

From colorful ’60s Gassers to vintage Rolls-Royces, the whole wide world of automobiles was on display at the 2019 Concours d’Elegance of America.

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Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Concours d'Elegance of America, St. John's Concours

Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild: Buick 401 Nailhead V8

Posted on July 27, 2019 by MCG

The Redline Rebuild guys are at it again. Here’s their latest time-lapse engine overhaul, a Buick Nailhead V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Buick Nailhead V8, Hagerty Redline Rebuild, Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild

Video: Introducing the 1955 Plymouth

Posted on July 27, 2019 by MCG

The 1955 model year was a big one for Plymouth, with an all-new car from bumper to bumper. Here’s a detailed look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Forward Look, Virgil Exner

Video: Engineering the 1956 Continental Mark II

Posted on July 25, 2019 by MCG

From the Ford Motor Company in 1956, Here’s a detailed film history of the creation of the Continental Mark II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Continental Division, Continental Mark II, Ford, Ford Motor Company, William Clay Ford Sr.

Video: Introducing the 1961 Saab 95

Posted on July 24, 2019 by MCG

Was there anything quirkier than the original Saab two-stroke sedan? Sure—there was the Saab 95, the oddball and adorable station wagon version. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Saab, Saab 92, Saab 93, Saab 95, Sixten Sason

Video: A Miniature Model T Masterpiece

Posted on July 23, 2019 by MCG

Here’s another magnificently crafted Model T Ford in miniature by Ruben Vinyolas of Argentina. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures, Technology | Tagged Ford, Ford Model T, Ruben Vinyolas

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