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Father of the Jeep Wagoneer: The 1959 Willys Malibu Prototype

Posted on November 6, 2018 by MCG

The original Jeep Wagoneer of 1963-91 helped to launch the SUV movement, and the Wagoneer story starts here: With the 1959 Malibu prototype.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Jeep Wagoneer, Kaiser Jeep, Willys Malibu, Willys Motors

November 4, 1938: Ford Introduces the Mercury Brand

Posted on November 4, 2018 by MCG

Eighty years ago this month, the Ford Motor Company launched the 1939 Mercury 8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1939 Mercury, Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford, Mercury

Auction Watch: The Tom McMullen Deuce Roadster

Posted on November 3, 2018 by MCG

At the Mecum Kissimmee auction in January, a historic hot rod will cross the stage: the famed ’32 Ford roadster built by racer and publisher Tom McMullen. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Market Watch | Tagged 1932 Ford, McMullen '32 roadster, Tom McMullen

Chevrolet Moves Uptown: The 1958 Impala

Posted on November 1, 2018 by MCG

The 1958 model year signaled a major change of direction for America’s most popular car. The little Stovebolt Chevy was all grown up. Continue reading →

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

Video: Introducing the 1970 AMC Gremlin

Posted on October 30, 2018 by MCG

In 1970, tiny American Motors used ingenuity, not big dollars, to create the Gremlin, its entry in the critical new subcompact class.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors

Drag Racing in Harlingen, Texas Circa 1962

Posted on October 28, 2018 by MCG

Check out all the classic old-school drag cars in this awesome digital scrapbook from Harlingen Air Field circa 1962.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged drag racing, Harlingen, Texas

Saturday Morning CarTune: Peugeot Joins the Wacky Races

Posted on October 27, 2018 by MCG

Remember the classic Saturday morning cartoon of the ’60s, Wacky Races? Most Americans have never seen Peugeot’s awesome 2013 tribute to the Hanna-Barbera show, so we’re sharing it here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Peugeot, Peugeot 208, Wacky Races

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