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Video: Presenting the 1947-61 Renault 4CV

Posted on December 18, 2018 by MCG

Introduced in 1947, the Renault 4CV was the first French car to sell more than one million units.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Renault 4CV

Four-Door Dreams: The 1966 Chevrolet Caribe Concept

Posted on December 15, 2018 by MCG

In the tradition of the classic convertible sedan, Chevrolet produced a one-off custom for the 1966 show car season called the Caribe. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

DeSoto Goes to Hollywood

Posted on December 13, 2018 by MCG

In 1937-39, the Chrysler Corporation recruited America’s greatest celebrities to market the DeSoto line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Desoto

Pontiac for 1962: America’s Sweetheart

Posted on December 11, 2018 by MCG

In 1962, Pontiac pulled off the seemingly impossible: GM’s youth and performance  brand took over the number three spot in U.S. sales, trailing only Ford and Chevrolet. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Pontiac, Bunkie Knudsen, John DeLorean, Pete Estes, Pontiac

A Brooks Stevens Masterwork: The Studebaker Sceptre

Posted on December 8, 2018 by MCG

It hardly seems likely that the 1966 Studebaker Sceptre could have saved the company, but it sure would have made an impression. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Studebaker, Studebaker Sceptre

Ford V8 Times Two: The Merry-Neville Twin-Engine Semi-Tractor

Posted on December 5, 2018 by MCG

If one is good, two must be better. Here’s the 1940 Merry-Neville Twin-Engine semi-tractor, an upfitted Ford Cabover powered by a pair of Ford V8 engines.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Flathead V8, Merry-Neville

One of a Kind: The 1915 Buick Twin Six Prototype

Posted on December 4, 2018 by MCG

You’ll never see another one. This unusual 1915 Buick V12 prototype was created by Buick engineer Walter Marr, and it’s still in his family today. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1915 Buick Twin Six, Buick, Leo Goosen, Walter Marr

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