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Rebuilding the Post-War Auto Industry: A 1946 Film

Posted on August 27, 2024 by MCG

See how the U.S. auto industry was converted back from war machine to engine of commerce in this in-depth 1946 documentary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Post-War U.S. Auto Industry

Catch-Up Truck: The 1964-70 Chevy-Van and Sport Van

Posted on August 24, 2024 by MCG

The Chevy-Van and Sport Van were almost carbon copies of the Ford Econoline, but that was just fine with Chevrolet dealers and loyalists. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Sport Van, Chevy-Van, GMC Handi-Van

Video: Introducing the 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix

Posted on August 21, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a detailed look at the Grand Prix, Pontiac’s stylish personal-luxury coupe for 1980, in an original dealer film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1980 Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac, Pontiac Grand Prix

The Car That Put Chevrolet On the Map: The 1916-22 Series 490

Posted on August 20, 2024 by MCG

The Series 490 instigated the century-long battle between Ford and Chevrolet for sales supremacy in the low-priced field.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Series 490, General Motors, William C. Durant

Now Is The Time: A 1940 Chevrolet Film

Posted on August 17, 2024 by MCG

Now is the time to buy a new Chevrolet, we learn in this 1940 Jam Handy film. Continue reading →

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Discount-Bin Muscle Car: The 1971-72 Heavy Chevy

Posted on August 14, 2024 by MCG

Despite its groovy name, the Heavy Chevy wasn’t a real muscle car in base form, but it  could be optioned out as a respectable performance machine. Continue reading →

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Video: A Long Look at the 1990 Lincoln Town Car

Posted on August 13, 2024 by MCG

Completely redesigned for 1990, the Lincoln Town Car was named the Motor Trend Car of the Year and enjoyed its best sales year in history. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1990 Lincoln Town Car, Lincoln

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