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Video: Engineering the 1970 Ford GT70

Posted on March 29, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a little-known story in Ford racing history, in the USA anyway: the 1970 Ford GT70. This original factory film details the fascinating Ford of Britain program. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford GT70, Len Bailey

Video: Driving the 1955 Chevrolet at the GM Proving Ground

Posted on March 28, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a sweet little clip featuring the car that changed the Detroit auto industry, the 1955 Chevy, going through its paces at the GM Milford Proving Ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, General Motors, Milford Proving Ground

Remembering the Dodge Mirada

Posted on March 25, 2018 by MCG

The personal luxury segment ruled the Motor City sales charts in the early ’80s. Here’s Dodge’s entry in the highly competitive category: the 1980-1983 Mirada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Mirada

Video: Thrill Show Drivers Torture the 1957 Ford Line

Posted on March 24, 2018 by MCG

See the all-new 1957 Ford lineup put to the test by speed-crazed stunt drivers in this awesome old promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Bill McGaw, Ford, Motor Olympics

A Video History of the Lincoln Motor Company

Posted on March 22, 2018 by MCG

Here’s an entertaining and educational little video history of Lincoln, one of the oldest and most distinguished names in the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel Ford, Ford Motor Company, Henry Leland, Lincoln Motor Co.

Video: Presenting the 1966 Corvair

Posted on March 21, 2018 by MCG

Wounded but still standing, Corvair soldiered on in 1966 with beautiful Italianate styling and a cheerful advertising campaign. Here’s the messaging from Chevrolet for ’66. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Ralph Nader

Video: Engineering the 1957 Corvette SS

Posted on March 18, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a rare film from 1957 showing the step-by-step construction of the Corvette SS prototype at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette SS, Zora Arkus-Duntov

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