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Henry Ford’s Railroad: The Detroit, Toledo & Ironton

Posted on March 22, 2019 by MCG

Henry Ford liked to own things. In the acquisitory phase of his life, his possessions included an airport, a hotel, a fleet of lake freighters, a rubber plantation in Brazil—and a railroad. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged & Ironton Railroad, Detroit, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Toledo

Video: Introducing the 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

Posted on March 20, 2019 by MCG

The 1964 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk was the last of the breed. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevens, Studebaker, Studebaker Hawk, Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo

Video: Introducing the 1966 AMC Ambassador

Posted on March 19, 2019 by MCG

Better known for its compact cars in the ’60s, American Motors made a play for the full-size field with the conservative but nicely-appointed Ambassador.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC, AMC Ambassador, American Motors

Atom Age Marvel: The 1954 Ford FX Atmos

Posted on March 16, 2019 by MCG

Straight out of the nuclear age came the sensational FX Atmos, Ford’s 1954 Chicago Auto Show dream car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford FX Atmos, Ford Motor Company

Video: A Deep Dive Into the 1955 Chrysler Line

Posted on March 13, 2019 by MCG

Here’s an original factory film with an in-depth look at the 1955 Chrysler line, the cars with the Hundred Million Dollar Look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Forward Look, Hundred Million Dollar Look

Pontiac’s Sporty Wagon Concept: Firebird Type K

Posted on March 12, 2019 by MCG

Enthusiasts have always been drawn to sports car/station wagon hybrids, in theory at least. Pontiac’s stab at the concept in 1977-79 was the Firebird Type K. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Firebird Type K, General Motors, Pontiac

Video: Marketing the 1969 AMX

Posted on March 10, 2019 by MCG

As the smallest of the Detroit automakers, little American Motors was careful not to take itself too seriously. Check out this tongue-in-cheek spot for the 1969 AMX.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors AMX

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