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A Video History of the 1974-76 Bricklin

Posted on September 7, 2019 by MCG

Virtually forgotten today, the Bricklin SV-1 was one of the major automotive stories of the 1970s. Here’s an excellent documentary retracing the steps of the Safety Sports Car Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bricklin, Malcolm Bricklin

Video: Inside the GM Firebird II Turbine Car

Posted on September 4, 2019 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the engineering that produced the 1956 Firebird II, the second car in the General Motors gas-turbine dream-car series.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged General Motors, GM Firebird II

2019 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Posted on September 1, 2019 by MCG

Labor Day Weekend brings one of our favorite vintage car events, the annual Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events | Tagged Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival

Video: Introducing the 1951 DeSoto

Posted on August 31, 2019 by MCG

We’d recognize that smile anywhere. Here’s the story on the new DeSoto lineup for 1951. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Desoto, DeSoto Grille Teeth

Market Watch: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split-Window Coupe

Posted on August 29, 2019 by MCG

Offered for only one year, the split-window coupe is Corvette royalty. This example, to be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas sale, has some additional special features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet Corvette, Bill Mitchell, Corvette Split-WIndow, Zora Arkus-Duntov

Video: 1963 Chevy Trucks Tackle the Baja Run

Posted on August 27, 2019 by MCG

Join a convoy of tough Chevy trucks as they make the trek from Michigan to the Southern tip of Baja California in this original 1963 film campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Trucks

Video: Fred Lorenzen Wins the 1965 Daytona 500

Posted on August 24, 2019 by MCG

Known as Fast Freddie and The Golden Boy, Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s original superstars. Here’s a video account of his winning performance in the 1965 Daytona 500. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Fred Lorenzen, Holman Moody, NASCAR

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