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The Big News in the Low-Priced Field: 1956 Studebaker

Posted on May 14, 2025 by MCG
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Studebaker was split into two separate product lines for 1956: the Hawks and the family sedans. The Hawks get all the glory but the sedans have an interesting story, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Studebaker, Studebaker, Studebaker-Packard | 6 Replies

1968 Ford Ranchero: The Most Luxurious Yet

Posted on May 13, 2025 by MCG
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Ford called the ’68 Ranchero “America’s most luxurious pickup.” We don’t know about that, but it was the most luxurious Ranchero to date. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Ford Ranchero, Ford | 1 Reply

Six Little Cylinders: The 1916 Hudson Super Six

Posted on May 11, 2025 by MCG
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With its advanced 76-horsepower engine, the 1916 Super Six put the Hudson Motor Car Company on the map.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1916 Hudson Super Six, Hudson, Hudson Motor Car Company | Leave a reply

Badge Transplant: The 1952 Kaiser Manhattan

Posted on May 10, 2025 by MCG
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When the premium Frazer brand at Kaiser-Frazer was killed off for 1952, the Manhattan name was shifted over to the Kaiser line to survive for a few more years. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Kaiser Manhattan, Kaiser-Frazer | 7 Replies

Opening Night Dreams: The 1954 Lincoln Premiere Show Car

Posted on May 8, 2025 by MCG
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The Lincoln Premiere show car was designed to capture the excitement of an opening night at the theater, but it was the name that stuck around. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Lincoln Premiere, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln-Mercury | 3 Replies

A Minor Mopar Model Mishap: The 1971 Dodge Dart Demon

Posted on May 7, 2025 by MCG
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Chrysler products featured tremendous interchangeability among makes and models, but the parts swapping didn’t always work out to perfection. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Dart Demon, Plymouth Valiant Scamp | 3 Replies

Last of the Big Ones: 1975-77 Plymouth Gran Fury

Posted on May 6, 2025 by MCG
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The 1975-77 Gran Fury was Plymouth’s last traditional full-sized car. And when it was gone, few shed a tear. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler C-body, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Gran Fury | 2 Replies

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