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Semi-Official: The 1985 Plymouth Barracuda

Posted on November 5, 2024 by MCG

Did the Plymouth division of the Chrysler Corporation produce the Barracuda in 1985? Yes, it’s true! Well, sort of. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1985 Plymouth 'Cuda, Chrysler Belvidere Plant, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Charger, Plymouth Turismo

Video: NASCAR Invades New York on the Bridgehampton Road Course, 1963

Posted on November 3, 2024 by MCG

Road racing has a long history in NASCAR. Here the stock cars battle on the 2.85 road circuit at Bridgehampton, New York. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bridgehampton Race Circuit, Lee Petty, NASCAR, Richard Petty

The Last Bel Air: 2002 Chevrolet Bel Air Concept

Posted on November 2, 2024 by MCG

Chevrolet brought back a beloved name one more time with the open-topped 2002 Bel Air Air Concept—to mixed reviews. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 2002 Chevrolet Bel Air Concept, Chevrolet, General Motors, Wayne Cherry

Video: Ford Reinvents the Econoline Van for 1969

Posted on October 30, 2024 by MCG

Ford threw away everything but the Econoline name when it introduced a new and improved cargo van for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Ford Econoline, Ford, Ford Econoline

Video: Joe Garagiola Pitches the 1975 Dodge Dart

Posted on October 29, 2024 by MCG

Here’s baseball catcher and Dodge pitcher Joe Garagiola to sell you on the complete Dart lineup for 1975. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Dart, Joe Garagiola

Lost and Found Sports Car: The 1954 Thanon Special

Posted on October 26, 2024 by MCG

This one-of-a-kind sports car was handcrafted by a Michigan builder in 1954, who named it the Thanon. What’s more, it still exists. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Thanon Special

1915: The Birth of the Dodge Brand

Posted on October 25, 2024 by MCG

Now more than a century old, the Dodge brand got its start in 1915 with the Dodge Brothers Model 30-35. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1915 Dodge, Dodge, Dodge Brothers, Horace Dodge, John Dodge

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