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A Video Salute to the Jeep

Posted on August 25, 2015 by MCG

Jeep FDR PattonFew vehicles have had as large and lasting an impact on the world as the go-anywhere, do-anything Jeep. Here’s a brief but entertaining video tribute.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Willys Jeep, Willys-Overland

Video: 1967 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen

Posted on August 20, 2015 by MCG

1967 US GPHere’s five minutes sure to light up your day: a wonderful film recap of the 1967 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in clean, bright color. Enjoy.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Jim Clark, Lotus-Ford, U.S. Grand Prix

A Quick Visit With Smokey Yunick

Posted on August 8, 2015 by MCG

Here’s a familiar photo from the GM media archives featuring Smokey Yunick on the pit wall at the 1962 Daytona 500. There’s a lot going on here, so let’s take a closer look.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Daytona 500, Daytona 500, Fireball Roberts, Smokey Yunick

Video: Pitching the 1956 Studebakers

Posted on August 6, 2015 by MCG

1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk RFJoin us for a two-minute tour of the intriguing Studebaker product lineup for 1956 in this company promotional reel.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker

Video: Introducing the 1955 Chevrolet V8

Posted on August 4, 2015 by MCG

Watch this great little 1955 promotional film pitching the engine that changed the auto industry forever: the all-new ’55 Chevrolet V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet V8

Video: Charles Kuralt Visits Cadillac Ranch

Posted on August 1, 2015 by MCG

cadillac-ranchJoin Charles Kuralt of “On the Road” for this fascinating 1975 visit to Cadillac Ranch, the famed Route 66 landmark.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac Ranch

Was This America’s First Automobile Ad? Sorry, No.

Posted on July 29, 2015 by MCG

1898 ad Winton Scientific AmericanPuncturing myths is entertaining and educational. Here we deflate one of the oldest tales in the biz, the one surrounding the famed 1898 Winton advertisement.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1898 Winton, Duryea Motor Wagon

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