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A Video History of the MGA

Posted on April 13, 2019 by MCG

Unveiled in 1955, the MGA was the first modern postwar sports car from MG. Here’s a wonderful film history produced for the storied British automaker by British Pathé.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged BMC, British Motor Corporation, MG, MGA, Nuffield Organisation

Video: The Supercharged 1963 Studebakers!

Posted on April 11, 2019 by MCG

To soup up its product line for 1963, the Studebaker Corporation returned to a familiar method: supercharging. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Studebaker, Paxton Supercharger, Studebaker

Video: 1965 drag racing documentary — The Hot Rod Story

Posted on April 10, 2019 by MCG

OngaisHere’s a great old film from Southern California exploring the wild world of drag racing in 1965. Don’t miss this one, hot rodders and drag racers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Hot Rod Magazine Drags, NHRA, Riverside Raceway

Market Watch: 1963 Bill Thomas Cheetah

Posted on April 9, 2019 by MCG

Equal parts myth and legend, the Cheetah was the Chevy camp’s response to the mighty Shelby Cobra. One highly original and authentic example is headed for the auction block next month. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Bill Thomas Cheetah, Bill Thomas Race Cars, Clusserath Cheetah

Video: Introducing the 1971 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

Posted on April 6, 2019 by MCG

Cadillac continued its domination of the the American luxury car market in 1971 with an all-new body and chassis for the popular Coupe de Ville. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Coupe De Ville, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1957 Rambler Cross Country

Posted on April 4, 2019 by MCG

Guided by George Romney, American Motors was busily reinventing itself in 1957. Here’s the station wagon piece of the puzzle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Hudson, Nash, Rambler, Rambler Cross Country

Marketing Coup: The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on April 2, 2019 by MCG

The 1958-60 Ford Thunderbird was a master stroke in marketing, carving out a whole new vehicle category: the personal luxury car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Thunderbird

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