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Video: Selling the 1955 Dodge

Posted on May 9, 2017 by MCG

With an all-new style and attitude, sales shot straight through the roof for Dodge in 1955. Here’s an entertaining television sales pitch for the Dodge with the Hundred Million Dollar Look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Forward Look, Dodge

Chevy’s Baby Riviera: The 1964 Super Nova

Posted on May 6, 2017 by MCG

One of the most handsome Chevrolet show cars of the 1960s never made it to production in its original form, but it was influential all the same. Here’s a quick look at the 1964 Super Nova. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Super Nova

On Display at the IMS Museum: The Race Cars of AJ Foyt

Posted on May 3, 2017 by MCG

An impressive new exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum celebrates the career of AJ Foyt with more than 30 of his historic race cars. Here are a few examples from the once-in-a-lifetime show.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged AJ Foyt, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

Video: Bill Holland Tests the 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Posted on May 2, 2017 by MCG

Join 1949 Indy 500 winner Bill Holland as he beats the tar out of Studebaker’s family sports car for 1956, the 275-hp Golden Hawk. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bill Holland, Studebaker, Studebaker Golden Hawk

Video: Engineering the BMC Mini, 1959

Posted on April 29, 2017 by MCG

Like the Model T Ford and the Volkswagen Beetle, the Mini revolutionized the auto industry. This 1959 BMC promotional film takes us behind the scenes to where it all began. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Austin Mini, BMC Mini

Video: Torture-Testing the 1951 Fords

Posted on April 27, 2017 by MCG

Here’s a treat, fellow gearheads: a look inside the vehicle testing procedures at the Ford Motor Company in 1951, including some rare behind-the-scenes footage at the Dearborn Proving Ground. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford

Video: Introducing the Revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet V8

Posted on April 25, 2017 by MCG

This great old GM promotional film from the legendary Jam Handy introduces an all-new Chevrolet feature for 1955:  the sensational 265 cubic-inch Turbo-Fire V8. Get the “confidential” info here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

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