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More lost marques of Chrysler

Posted on March 2, 2014 by MCG

1966 Sunbeam Tiger 260As promised, here’s another batch of long-lost Chrysler brands—from the familiar to the obscure. How many do you recognize?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler

Ford celebrates 80 years of the ute

Posted on February 28, 2014 by MCG

1958 Ford V8 Mainline Coupe UtilityThey’re part car, part pickup truck, and totally Australian. This week, Ford is celebrating the 80th birthday of the distinctive body style called the Utility Coupe—you know it as the Ute.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Coupe Utility, Ute

Five more forgotten Motor City landmarks

Posted on February 24, 2014 by MCG

Boydell Building DodgeIn Detroit, you can find automotive history on almost every corner—you  need only know where to look. Here are five more little-known landmarks of the Motor City.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motor City Landmarks | Tagged Dearborn Steel Tubing, Dodge Bros., Henry Ford

Video: The infamous finish of the 1979 Daytona 500

Posted on February 22, 2014 by MCG

Few remember who won the 1979 Daytona 500, but everyone remembers the fistfight at the end. As an appetizer for this weekend’s Daytona classic, here’s a short video with crash footage and interviews of the combatants.  -photo courtesy NASCAR.com  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1979 Daytona 500, Daytona 500, NASCAR

More Cabovers With Charisma

Posted on February 20, 2014 by MCG

1954 GMC 5103Here’s another colorful assortment of the lovable trucks that are so ugly, they’re cute—the cabovers. See any of your favorites here?  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Cabover, COE

Video: Engines for Superbombers–inside the Dodge Chicago plant

Posted on February 19, 2014 by MCG

Dodge Chicago  Super FactoryIn 1944, the Dodge Chicago plant was the largest factory in the world under one roof, building giant engines for the B-29 Superfortress. This historic newsreel provides a rare look inside.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Dodge Chicago

Dreams and Nightmares: the product promotion edition

Posted on February 15, 2014 by MCG

Zippo ChryslerIn this latest collection of dream cars and nightmares, all the vehicles have something to sell. Are you buying? Let’s take a closer look at these strange yet compelling machines.   Continue reading →

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