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Video: NASCAR 1958 Southern 500

Posted on September 12, 2018 by MCG

On September 1, 1958, Fireball Roberts scored his first Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway driving a year-old Chevrolet. Here’s an excellent period film report on the popular victory.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Darlington Raceway, Fireball Roberts, NASCAR, Southern 500

Video: The 1963 Super Sport Line From Chevrolet

Posted on September 11, 2018 by MCG

For 1963, Chevrolet was ready for the industry’s exploding youth and performance movement with the exciting Super Sport line. Here’s the the pitch starring the familiar voice of Chevrolet, Joel Aldred.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Sport, Corvair Monza Spyder, Corvette Sting Ray

Video: Presenting the 1958 Cadillac

Posted on September 8, 2018 by MCG

In the 1950s, Cadillac dominated the luxury car market in America. Here’s the Standard of the World for 1958.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

Video: Introducing the 1942 Oldsmobiles

Posted on September 6, 2018 by MCG

Nineteen-forty-two was a brief model year for Oldsmobile, but a fascinating one. Here’s the new B-44 Olds with Fuselage Fenders and Double-Duty Bumpers.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Video: The Detroit Hudson Plant at Work, 1934

Posted on September 5, 2018 by MCG

Here’s the most fascinating and educational clip you’ll watch today: A look inside the bustling Detroit Hudson plant at work in 1934. Auto manufacturing has changed completely since then. Just watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1934 Hudson, Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Co.

The 1964 NHRA Winternationals in Photos

Posted on September 4, 2018 by MCG

Only 54 years past deadline, here’s our report on the 1964 NHRA Winternationals from Pomona, California. On the plus side, we’ve got some awesome color slides from the event. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 NHRA WInternationals, NHRA

2018 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and Parade

Posted on September 2, 2018 by MCG

Labor Day Weekend signals the end of summer and time for one of our favorite old car events of the year: the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival in Auburn, Indiana. Here’s our report on this year’s awesome show.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged ACD Festival, Auburn, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, Cord, Duesenberg

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