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Three’s a Crowd: The Two-Seat 1982-88 Ford EXP

Posted on December 27, 2024 by MCG

In 1982, Ford tested the market for two-passenger sport compacts with the EXP, and it didn’t get the results it expected. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford EXP, Ford Motor Company, Mercury LN7

Video: The Oldsmobile 98 is the Logical Luxury Choice for 1980

Posted on December 26, 2024 by MCG

Learn all about the luxurious Oldsmobile 98 for 1980 in this original factory-to-dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Oldsmobile 98, 1980 Oldsmobile 98 Regency, General Motors, Oldsmobile

Merry Christmas from Mac’s Motor City Garage!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by MCG

Merry Christmas from Nash Motors and Mac’s Motor City Garage! Continue reading →

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Good News, New Size: The 1978 Chevrolet Malibu

Posted on December 24, 2024 by MCG

The dramatic downsizing program at General Motors continued in 1978 with a smaller and lighter Chevrolet Malibu. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Chevrolet Malibu, General Motors, General Motors A-Body

Video: The 1967 Dodge Coronet Rebellion Wants You!

Posted on December 21, 2024 by MCG

Here’s Dodge girl Pamela Austin to introduce you to the 1967 Coronet and recruit you to join the Dodge Rebellion. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Dodge Coronet, Dodge, Dodge Rebellion, Pamela Austin

Long-Forgotten Four-Barrel: the Stromberg Aeroquad

Posted on December 20, 2024 by MCG

The 1952 Stromberg Aeroquad was one of the first four-barrel carburetors in the Motor City, and it was said by many to be the best. But it didn’t survive in the marketplace. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bendix-Stromberg, Buick, General Motors, Stromberg Aeroquad

The Final Run of the Chrysler New Yorker, 1994-96

Posted on December 18, 2024 by MCG

After 56 years and 14 product generations, the Chrysler New Yorker story came to an end in 1996. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler LH Platform, Chrysler LHS, Chrysler New Yorker

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