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Zingers!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by MCG

Like monster T-shirts come to life, the wild and whimsical Zingers have been entertaining hot rodders of all ages for nearly half a century now. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Bob Larivee, MPC Zingers

A Never-Was Pontiac Pickup: The 2010 G8 Sport Truck

Posted on May 14, 2019 by MCG

Pontiac offered a pickup truck? Well, almost. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, Pontiac, Pontiac G8 ST

The Continental Mark II Story

Posted on May 11, 2019 by MCG

Tastefully understated yet extravagantly overpriced, the Mark II was ultimately a failure in the marketplace—but it was still one of the finest cars the Ford Motor Company ever produced. Continue reading →

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

Video: Smooth Sailing at Pontiac for 1964

Posted on May 8, 2019 by MCG

Learn all about the complete Pontiac line for 1964 just as the salesmen did, in this original GM dealer training film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Pontiac, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1962 NHRA Winternationals

Posted on May 7, 2019 by MCG

From Pomona, California, here’s a great film vintage film report on the 1962 NHRA Winternationals.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Dragmaster Dart, NHRA, NHRA Winternationals

Video: The Fisher Brothers Story

Posted on May 4, 2019 by MCG

The seven Fisher brothers played a critical role in the development of General Motors and the auto industry at large. Here’s their story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Body by Fisher, Fisher Brothers, General Motors

Video: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept by Ghia

Posted on April 30, 2019 by MCG

From one of yesterday’s tomorrows, here’s a creative solution to the urban transportation problem: The 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1981 Ford Cockpit Concept, Ford, Ford Motor Company

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