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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

Video: Presenting the 1966 American Motors Line

Posted on July 23, 2015 by MCG

1966 AMC RamblerPlease enjoy this entertaining two-minute pitch of the American Motors lineup for 1966, featuring a pair of wise-cracking truck drivers, Jake and Charley.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors

Video: Clay Models by Gordon Buehrig

Posted on July 21, 2015 by MCG

Buehrig WowserWe’re taking a second swing at this story, and we hope to get it right this time. Here’s an excellent film from 1936 featuring some lost designs of Gordon M. Buehrig.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Budd, Gordon Buehrig, Wowser

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