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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

Video: Honda’s 2003 Cog Commercial

Posted on July 16, 2015 by MCG

We don’t even like TV commercials as a rule, but Honda’s famous 2003 spot, known as Cog, was a work of art. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Honda, Honda Cog Commercial

Video: The Glorious Sounds of the BRM V16

Posted on July 14, 2015 by MCG

BRM V16 videoListen to one of the most wonderful noises the automotive world has ever produced: the animal scream of the BRM V16. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Video: A Tour of the Can-Am Paddock at Road Atlanta, 1972

Posted on July 11, 2015 by MCG

LM-PorscheREVISED AND UPDATED – This short film provides a priceless, close-up look at the Can-Am scene in 1972. Don’t miss this, vintage racing fans.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Can-Am

Video: Corvette at the 12 Hours of Sebring 1957

Posted on July 8, 2015 by MCG

1957 Corvette SS SebringJoin the Corvette factory race team for this recap of the 12 Hours of Sebring for 1957, featuring the sensational Corvette SS racer.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Corvette SS

Another Four Forgotten Detroit-Built Cars

Posted on July 7, 2015 by MCG

1925 Jewett Brougham Police CarHere we present four more now-obscure automakers that contributed to the colorful and complex history of the Motor City. How many can you recognize?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Detroit-Built Cars

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