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Video: Introducing the 1953 Studebaker

Posted on November 26, 2019 by MCG

Auto enthusiasts don’t agree about much, but they will agree that the 1953 Studebaker was one of the most beautiful cars of the age. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Studebaker, Bob Bourke, Raymond Loewy, Studebaker

Video: Reinventing the Chrysler Corporation, 1992

Posted on November 24, 2019 by MCG

In 1992, the Chrysler Corporation was reinventing itself yet again. Lee Iacocca and crew tell the story in this vintage factory film with some excellent glimpses behind the scenes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bob Lutz, Chrysler Corporation, Francois Castaing, Lee Iacocca, Tom Gale

Video: Testing British Cars on the Autobahn

Posted on November 23, 2019 by MCG

In this entertaining old film from the British Motor Corporation, the company’s best cars for 1956 are put to the test on the German Autobahn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged A50, Austin A35, British Motor Corporation, Morris Minor, Morris Oxford

Video: Introducing the 1956 Dodge

Posted on November 16, 2019 by MCG

Dodge had plenty to crow about for 1956 with a new four-door Lancer hardtop, a more powerful hemi V8, and push-button transmission control. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Dodge, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Lancer

Market Watch: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt

Posted on November 14, 2019 by MCG

This for-real, freshly restored 1964 Ford factory lightweight drag car will be crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 11-20. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch, Motorsports

Video: Mel Tormé Pitches the 1950 Oldsmobile 88

Posted on November 12, 2019 by MCG

Here’s the Velvet Fog himself, Mr. Mel Tormé, singing the praises of the 1950 Oldsmobile with Rocket V8 power, Futuramic styling, and Hydra-Matic Drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Oldsmobile 88, Hydra-Matic, Oldsmobile

Video: Introducing the 1950 Nash Airflyte

Posted on November 10, 2019 by MCG

They’re barely remembered today, but the 1949-50 Nash Airflytes were highly successful cars for the automaker. Here’s a neat little promotional film on the 1950 edition.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Nash, Nash Airflyte

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