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Pontiac by Hurst: The 1970-72 Grand Prix SSJ

Posted on December 11, 2024 by MCG

Everyone knows the Hurst Oldsmobiles, but there was a Hurst Pontiac, too, briefly. Meet the 1970-72 Grand Prix SSJ by Hurst. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged George Hurst, Pontiac, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ

The Low Down: A 1940 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 10, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a clever explanation of how center of gravity affects vehicle ride and handling in an original 1940 Chevrolet film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Jam Handy

Video: The Full Lincoln Continental Line for 1973

Posted on December 8, 2024 by MCG

Meet the entire Lincoln Continental line for 1973, from the stately Continental Sedan to the hot-selling Continental Mark IV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Lincoln Continental, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercury

The Buick Super Years, 1940 through 1958

Posted on December 7, 2024 by MCG

For many years, the mid-range Buick Super was the GM division’s best-selling car. Here’s a quick review. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Super

Chevy’s Smallest Small-Block: The ’75-’76 Monza V8

Posted on December 5, 2024 by MCG

In 1975, Chevrolet introduced the smallest of the small-block V8s to power its new Monza sport compact—with a mere 262 cubic inches. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet 262 V8, Chevrolet Small-Block V8

The Most Remarkable Car Nobody Ever Heard of: 1934 Bendix SWC

Posted on December 4, 2024 by MCG

In a parallel universe, the Bendix SWC could have upset the entire auto industry. But it was not to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bendix Aviation Corporation, Bendix SWC, Steel Wheel Corporation, Victor Bendix

The Man Who Tried to Save Studebaker: Sherwood H. Egbert

Posted on December 3, 2024 by MCG

In 1961, 40 year-old Sherwood Egbert took on an impossible task: saving Studebaker.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brooks Stevans, Sherwood Egbert, Studebaker

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