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Video: Presenting the Ford Truck Line for 1941

Posted on September 1, 2016 by MCG

1941 Ford Truck COEThis original dealer sales film covers the entire Ford truck and commercial car line for 1941—including some models and engines that are seldom seen today. Get your Ford truck lore here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1941 Ford, Ford

Video: Tom Bosley Sells the 1956 Studebaker Line

Posted on August 31, 2016 by MCG

1956 Studebaker President ClassicThis old spot features actor Tom Bosley, who later starred in Happy Days and Murder She Wrote, pitching the all-new Studebaker lineup for 1956. It’s lots of fun, watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Studebaker, Studebaker

Video: 1966 British Motor Show in Technicolor

Posted on August 27, 2016 by MCG

1966 RollsWe’ve got a find for you: In vibrant, gorgeous Technicolor, here’s the 1966 British Motor Show featuring all the new models from Britain and Europe for ’66. Enjoy a fascinating moment in British auto history.  Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Novi V8

Posted on August 25, 2016 by MCG

1964 Novi Bobby Unser 9Equal parts legend, myth, and fable, the awesome Novi V8 is one of the great stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here’s a look back at 25 years of fascinating Novi lore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Novi Special

Turbo Pioneer: the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

Posted on August 18, 2016 by MCG

1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 600General Motors was mad for innovation in the early ’60s: For example, check out the 1962 Olds Jetfire with its all-aluminum, turbocharged V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Jetfire

Video: Selling the 1957 Chevrolet

Posted on August 16, 2016 by MCG

Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible 1957 LFBefore the ’57 Chevy became a pop culture icon, it was simply another popular family car. See the Chevrolet sales pitch in action in this original GM promotional clip.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Chevrolet

Video: Britain Builds the 1954 Nash Metropolitan

Posted on August 13, 2016 by MCG

Fisher and Ludlow Metro body lineREVISED AND UPDATED — This 1954 newsreel reports on the production launch of the Nash Metropolitan at the historic Austin/BMC factory in Longbridge, England. It was a big moment for Nash and for Great Britain. Let’s watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Austin, BMC, Nash Metropolitan, Nash-Kelvinator

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