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Video: Chrysler Presents the Forward Look for 1957

Posted on December 13, 2017 by MCG

For 1957, the Chrysler Corporation shook the Motor City to its roots with the lowest, sleekest styling and the boldest tailfins in the industry. See the automaker proudly strutting its stuff here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chrysler, Chrysler, Desoto, Dodge, Imperial, Plymouth

Video: Joie Chitwood Tortures the 1966 Chevrolets

Posted on December 12, 2017 by MCG

Join Joie Chitwood and his daring band of stunt drivers as they beat the daylights out of the complete 1966 Chevrolet line, from Corvette to Impala to Corvair.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Joie Chitwood

Auction Watch: Preston Tucker’s Personal 1948 Tucker

Posted on December 10, 2017 by MCG

In January, Preston Tucker’s personal Tucker 48, serial number 1029, will roll across the auction block at the RM Sotheby’s 2018 Arizona sale. Here’s a preview of the important offering.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Preston Tucker, Tucker 48

Video: Presenting the 1941 Ford Line

Posted on December 9, 2017 by MCG

Ford totally redesigned its passenger car line for the 1941 model year, and this sweet little company film records all the changes, from the new, longer chassis to the improved flathead V8 engine. Here’s the grand tour.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Ford, Ford

Video: Marketing the 1967 AMC Ambassador DPL

Posted on December 5, 2017 by MCG

The Ambassador DPL was American Motors’ challenger in the value-luxury field pioneered by the Ford LTD and Chevrolet Caprice. See how the automaker marketed the DPL in this original 1967 AMC spot.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Ambassador DPL, American Motors

Video: Introducing the 1963 Buick Riviera

Posted on December 3, 2017 by MCG

To pitch the new 1963 Riviera, Buick chose a glamorous international setting: the Paris Motor Show. This original GM film records the classy product rollout. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1963 Buick Riviera, Bill Mitchell, Buick, General Motors

Video: Marketing the 1967 Pontiac GTO

Posted on November 30, 2017 by MCG

In the 1960s, Pontiac modestly described its trend-setting GTO muscle car as “The Great One.” See the swagger on display in this original 1967 commercial spot. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

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