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Video: 1969 London Motor Show

Posted on November 11, 2017 by MCG

Live and in bright, bold color from Earl’s Court in London, here are all the latest concept and production cars from Great Britain for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged British Motor Show

Video: 1964 Ford Torino — Before the Mustang was the Mustang

Posted on November 7, 2017 by MCG

For at least one brief moment within the Ford Motor Company, the name Torino was considered for the 1965 Ford Mustang. Here’s the evidence in a rare and fascinating preliminary marketing clip. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Cougar, Ford Mustang, Mustang Torino

Video: Engineering the 1979 Cadillac Seville

Posted on November 5, 2017 by MCG

In this original 1979 GM video, we get a great glimpse under the sheet metal of a noteworthy and well-regarded Cadillac, the 1976-1979 Seville.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Seville

Video: Torture-Testing the 1964 Studebakers

Posted on November 1, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a rare look inside the Studebaker Proving Grounds in South Bend, Indiana, as the 1964 models are put through their paces. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Proving Grounds

Buick Portholes: A 10-Minute History

Posted on October 31, 2017 by MCG

In the 1950s, every car-spotting kid could identify a Buick by the portholes in the front fenders. Here’s some backstory on a novel styling feature that continues to this day.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Ventiports

Video: Tom McCahill Tests the New 1958 Edsel

Posted on October 28, 2017 by MCG

Fasten your seat belts.  Today we’re riding along with famed automotive writer Tom McCahill as he test-drives the hot new 1958 Edsel. It’s classic McCahill, don’t miss it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Edsel, Ford, Tom McCahill

Penny Rocket: The Rambler SC/Rambler Story

Posted on October 25, 2017 by MCG

In March of 1969, little American Motors dropped a big surprise on the muscle car world. The Rambler SC/Rambler could run with the big guys, and it sold for a mere $2,998. Here’s the story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC, American Motors, Rambler SC/Rambler

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