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Father of the Henry J: The 1948 AMP Prototype

Posted on May 15, 2018 by MCG

The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation no longer exists, but somehow a lone prototype for one of its most memorable cars, the 1951-1954 Henry J, managed to survive. Here’s the tale of the one-of-a-kind 1948 AMP. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Henry J, Henry J. Kaiser, Kaiser-Frazer

Video: Marketing the 1968 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on May 13, 2018 by MCG

How do you market America’s best-selling car? With firm, quiet confidence, as shown in this spot for the 1968 Impala Sport Coupe, Chevy’s style-setting fastback two-door. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala

Pontiac’s Sporty Showpiece: The 1961 Tempest Monte Carlo

Posted on May 12, 2018 by MCG

A slick two-seat speedster based on a production 1961 Tempest, Pontiac’s Monte Carlo was one of the more intriguing entries on the show car scene in 1961-1962. And in modified form, the car is still around today. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design

Mini-Vette: The 1968-1973 Opel GT

Posted on May 10, 2018 by MCG

With its powerful resemblance to another well-known GM product, the third-generation Corvette, the Opel GT quickly earned the nickname “Mini-Vette.” Here’s a brief look at a memorable car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Opel, Opel GT

Video: Road Testing the 1960 Mercury

Posted on May 8, 2018 by MCG

In clear, beautiful color, this nicely preserved Ford Motor Company spot introduces the 1960 Mercury line. Check out the catchy rhymes. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Fish Out of Water: AMC’s 1974-78 Matador Coupe

Posted on May 6, 2018 by MCG

With its quirky, marine-life styling, the 1974-1978 Matador coupe is one of the more polarizing cars of the 1970s: Folks tend to love or hate the design. Either way, it’s worth a look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Matador Coupe, Richard A. Teague

Video: 1934 Chrysler Airflow Shatters the Record Books at Bonneville

Posted on May 5, 2018 by MCG

In this 1934 Chrysler PR reel, famed Indy car driver Harry Haartz pilots a new Imperial Airflow coupe to a slew of speed and distance records at Bonneville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville Salt Flats, Chrysler, Chrysler Airflow, Chrysler Corporation, Harry Haartz

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