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Video: Hurst/Olds Paces the 1972 Indy 500

Posted on August 18, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an awesome video with a long look back at one of the great Indy 500 Pace Cars, the 1972 Hurst/Oldsmobile, and the real star of the show, Linda Vaughn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hurst/Oldsmobile, Indianapolis 500, Linda Vaughn

Video: The Ford Style Show for 1940

Posted on August 16, 2018 by MCG

When you’re done watching this original sales training film for the stylish new 1940 Ford, you’ll be ready to hurry over to your local Ford dealer and buy one yourself. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Ford, Ford Motor Company

Phantom Mopar Muscle: Chrysler’s Ball-Stud Hemi V8

Posted on August 15, 2018 by MCG

The Ball-Stud V8 was intended to be Act II in Chrysler’s Hemi muscle-car story, but unfortunately, it never made it past the prototype phase. Here’s the story behind the interesting experiment. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Ball-Stud Hemi, Chrysler Corporation

Different By Design: The 1964 Studebakers

Posted on August 14, 2018 by MCG

See the 1964 Studebaker lineup—and meet Studebaker CEO Sherwood Egbert—in this fast-moving and entertaining commercial spot.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Studebaker, Different by Design, Sherwood Egbert, Studebaker

Video: A ’57 Chevy That Never Was

Posted on August 11, 2018 by MCG

If you’re a fan of the ’57 Chevy (and really, who isn’t?) you probably noticed something strange about the photo above. Here’s the curious tale of a phantom Chevrolet model,  including a video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: Presenting the 1952 DeSoto Firedome V8

Posted on August 9, 2018 by MCG

In 1952, DeSoto introduced its first V8: the Firedome Eight, featuring Chrysler’s distinctive hemispherical combustion chamber design. See the successful debut here in an original promotional clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Desoto, Firedome Hemi

A Video History of the Citroen 2CV

Posted on August 7, 2018 by MCG

The Citroen 2CV is one of the more important cars in history, but few Americans have ever seen one. Here’s a video introduction to France’s beloved Deux Chevaux.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Citroen, Citroen 2CV

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