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Video: Engineering the 1937 Oldsmobiles

Posted on April 17, 2019 by MCG

This in-depth General Motors film explores all the fascinating details of the 1937 Oldsmobiles, both the six and eight-cylinder models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile

Video: Marketing the 1958 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on April 16, 2019 by MCG

The Chevrolet Impala was all-new for 1958, and so was the marketing campaign. Here’s the pitch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, General Motors

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

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