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Lincoln Tests the Luxury Pickup Market: the 1998 Blackwood Concept

Posted on July 28, 2024 by MCG

Lincoln first dipped a toe into luxury pickup waters in 1998 with the Blackwood concept, closely based on the wildly successful Ford F-150. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln, Lincoln Blackwood Conecpt

Video: 1954 Chryslers on the New Jersey Turnpike

Posted on July 27, 2024 by MCG

Learn why the New Jersey State Police chose 1954 Chryslers to patrol the brand new New Jersey Turnpike in this original Chrysler reel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Chrysler, Chrysler, Chrysler FirePower V8, Chrysler Hemi

One of a Kind: The 1953 Buick Skylark Hardtop

Posted on July 25, 2024 by MCG

In 1953, Buick produced 1,691 Skylark convertibles and a single hardtop coupe, and somehow the hardtop survived to this day. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick Skylark, 1953 Buick Skylark Hardtop, Buick

The Stylist: A 1957 Ford Motor Company Film

Posted on July 23, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a deep, deep dive into the Ford styling process in an original 1957 factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, George Walker

Buick’s Wildest Automatic Transmission: 1961-63 Dual Path Turbine Drive

Posted on July 20, 2024 by MCG

In 1961, General Motors introduced one of the most unusual automatic transmissions the Motor CIty has ever seen: the Buick Special Dual Path Turbine Drive. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick Dual Path Turbine Drive, Buick Special

A Breed Apart: A 1966 Ford Bronco Film

Posted on July 18, 2024 by MCG

See all the exciting things the new Bronco can do on and off the road in this 1966 Ford film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Ford Bronco, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Designed For Modern Living: The 1952 Lincolns

Posted on July 16, 2024 by MCG

For 1952, LIncoln shifted gears and introduced a more reasonably sized car designed to compete not with Cadillac, but with Buick and Oldsmobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Lincoln, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

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