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Video: The Ford Skyliner Retractable Hardtop in Action

Posted on November 27, 2018 by MCG

When Ford introduced the all-steel Hide-Away Hardtop in 1957, it was the engineering marvel of the age—and we still think it’s pretty cool. This great little video breaks down the action. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Retractable, Hideaway Hardtop, Skyliner

Video: Introducing the 1970 Camaro

Posted on November 24, 2018 by MCG

The all-new 1970 Camaro gets the soft sell in this promotional clip from Chevrolet.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Camaro, Chevrolet

Video: How Detroit Became the Motor City

Posted on November 21, 2018 by MCG

Produced by the Ford Piquette Plant, one of the best automotive museums around, this video explores the earliest years of the Detroit auto industry.  Continue reading →

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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

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