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Video: Introducing the 1952 Chevrolet

Posted on November 20, 2018 by MCG

Bright, bold color is the theme in this factory promotional clip for the 1952 Chevrolet line.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Auction Watch: 1953 Buick Skylark

Posted on November 18, 2018 by MCG

Among the Buick crowd, the limited-production Skylark convertible is certified royalty. This example in fire-engine red will cross the black at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 12-20.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged 1953 Buick Skylark, Buick

Purple People-Eater: The 1970 Mustang Milano

Posted on November 15, 2018 by MCG

Ford Motor Company wowed the crowds on the 1970 auto show circuit with this far-out Mustang hatchback concept.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1970 Mustang Milano, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing the 1966 Plymouth VIP

Posted on November 14, 2018 by MCG

Meet the 1966 Plymouth VIP, sent to do battle against the Ford LTD and the Chevrolet Caprice in the Motor City’s hot new value-luxury category.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Plymouth VIP, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

Reinventing Studebaker: The 1959 Lark

Posted on November 13, 2018 by MCG

The cleverly designed Studebaker Lark didn’t save the company, but it did buy a few more years for the proud Indiana automaker. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Studebaker Lark, Studebaker

Video: Introducing the 1960 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on November 10, 2018 by MCG

Glamour is the theme in this original two-minute promo for the 1960 Thunderbird, Ford’s personal luxury coupe. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Thunderbird, Squarebird

Video: Engineering the C4 1984 Corvette

Posted on November 7, 2018 by MCG

See the very latest in automotive technology for 1984 on display in this engineering review of the all-new C4 Corvette.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C4 Corvette, Chevrolet, Corvette, General Motors

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