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Video: The 1959 Ramblers Are Waiting For You Now!

Posted on December 1, 2024 by MCG

In 1959, the smallest of the Detroit Four automakers was also the hottest, zooming up the sales charts. See the entire Rambler line for ’59 here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Rambler, American Motors, George Romney

LaSalle, the Straight Eight Years: 1934-36

Posted on November 30, 2024 by MCG

V8 engines were a mainstay at Cadillac for decades, but the LaSalle junior brand briefly departed from tradition in 1934-36 with a straight-eight model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors, Harley Earl, LaSalle

Mobile Toybox: The 1971 Mercury Montego Sportshauler

Posted on November 27, 2024 by MCG

Mercury’s Montego Sportshauler concept was designed to carry all kinds of off-road toys, but especially the six-wheeled Amphicat ATV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1971 Mercury Montego Sporrtshauler, Ford Motor Co., Mercury Montego

Video: The 1959 Plymouth Makes its National TV Debut on the Lawrence Welk Show

Posted on November 25, 2024 by MCG

Here’s Lawrence Welk beating the drum—literally—for the national television debut of the 1959 Plymouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Lawrence Welk, Plymouth

What’s in a Name: 1959 Ford Galaxie

Posted on November 24, 2024 by MCG

Introduced in 1959, Galaxie is one of Ford’s longer-running model names, remaining in production through 1974. The start was a little confusing, though. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Ford Galaxie, Ford, Ford Galaxy

A New Concept of Power: A 1955 Packard V8 Film

Posted on November 22, 2024 by MCG

Watch the entire development of the 1955 Packard V8 and a grueling 25,000-mile test in this truly excellent factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Packard V8, Packard, Packard Proving Grounds

Video: Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have a 1969 Buick Skylark?

Posted on November 20, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a closer look at the Skylark Custom, Buick’s classy mid-sized offering for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Buick Skylark Custom, Buick, General Motors A-Body

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