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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

Aluminum Dreams: The 1959 Scimitars by Brooks Stevens

Posted on March 31, 2019 by MCG

Meet three of the wilder dream cars from the thick portfolio of designer Brooks Stevens: the 1959 Scimitars. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1959 Scimitar, Brooks Stevens

Video: Ron Colonna’s Quarter-Scale Novi V8

Posted on March 30, 2019 by MCG

Presenting another work of art by master model builder Ron Colonna: a quarter-scale model of the legendary Novi V8 with matching centrifugal supercharger. Hear it sing right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures, Motorsports | Tagged Novi, Ron Colonna

Video: Cummins Diesel at the Indy 500

Posted on March 28, 2019 by MCG

Cummins Diesel has a long and glorious history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This original Cummins film from 1952 tells the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cummins Diesel, Cummins Indy, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: Designing the 1965 Corvair

Posted on March 26, 2019 by MCG

Here’s some rare vintage footage from General Motors with great insights into the stunning design of the 1965 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1965 Corvair, Chevrolet, General Motors

Mustang in a Tuxedo: The 1967 Mercury Cougar

Posted on March 24, 2019 by MCG

The original Ford Mustang was a major success for the Dearborn automaker, and so was the Mustang’s swanky offspring, the Mercury Cougar. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Mercury, Mercury Cougar

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