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December 2, 1927: Henry Ford Introduces the Model A

Posted on December 2, 2018 by MCG

On this day in 1927, Henry Ford presented to the world his second major triumph: the legendary Model A. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Model A Ford

1956 Chrysler Highway Hi-Fi: A Record Player For Your Car

Posted on December 1, 2018 by MCG

Car audio has worked its way through a number of music formats through the years, including 8-Track, cassette, and Compact Disc. Here’s one early effort: Chrysler’s Highway Hi-Fi record player of 1956. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Highway Hi-Fi

Jeep Gladiators Past and Present

Posted on November 29, 2018 by MCG

First rolled out to the public way back in 1963, the Jeep Gladiator has a long and storied history in the 4X4 market. Now that the name is back on a midsize pickup, here’s a quick retrospective. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Jeep, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep J-Series

America’s Other Sports Car: The 1968 AMX

Posted on November 28, 2018 by MCG

For more than a decade, Chevrolet proudly marketed the Corvette as America’s sports car. Then little American Motors joined in with the two-place ’68 AMX—America’s other sports car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, AMX

Video: The Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop in Action

Posted on November 27, 2018 by MCG

When Ford introduced the all-steel Hide-Away Hardtop in 1957, it was the engineering marvel of the age—and we still think it’s pretty cool. This great little video breaks down the action. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Retractable, Hideaway Hardtop, Skyliner

Video: Introducing the 1970 Camaro

Posted on November 24, 2018 by MCG

The all-new 1970 Camaro gets the soft sell in this promotional clip from Chevrolet.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Camaro, Chevrolet

Video: How Detroit Became the Motor City

Posted on November 21, 2018 by MCG

Produced by the Ford Piquette Plant, one of the best automotive museums around, this video explores the earliest years of the Detroit auto industry.  Continue reading →

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