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The Year of the Camaro: A 1967 Chevrolet Film

Posted on September 10, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look into the design, engineering, and marketing strategy of the 1967 Camaro in an original Chevrolet film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet

Throwback: The 2005-08 Dodge Magnum

Posted on September 8, 2024 by MCG

The traditional American station wagon was a dying breed, but Chrysler staged a revival with the 2005-08 Dodge Magnum. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler 300C Touring, DaimlerChrysler, Dodge Magnum

GM Says No to Small: The 1947 Chevrolet Cadet

Posted on September 7, 2024 by MCG

If General Motors hadn’t cancelled its revolutionary small car, the 1947 Chevrolet Cadet, it’s possible that the American auto industry could have taken an entirely different path. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Cadet, Earle S. MacPherson, General Motors

The Power of a Name: The 2003 Ford 427 Concept

Posted on September 5, 2024 by MCG

The legend of Ford’s mighty 427 V8 was reborn in the 2003 Ford 427 Concept, with a 590-horsepower surprise under the hood.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 2003 Ford 427 Concept, Ford, J Mays

Video: Meet the 1957 Swept-Wing Dodge

Posted on September 3, 2024 by MCG

Join the swing to Swept Wing with Lawrence Welk and the gang as they pitch the 1957 Swept Wing Dodge. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Dodge, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Lawrence Welk

A Hawk in the Lark’s Nest: The 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk

Posted on August 31, 2024 by MCG

For 1959, Studebaker cleverly repackaged its aging product line as the compact Lark, but the full-sized Silver Hawk continued on. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Silver Hawk

January 4, 2011: Mercury Says Good-Bye

Posted on August 28, 2024 by MCG

When the last Grand Marquis rolled off the line in January of 2011, it signaled the end of the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Mercury, Mercury Grand Marquis

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