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The Year of the Plucked Chickens: 1962 Dodge and Plymouth

Posted on September 17, 2024 by MCG

Dodge and Plymouth buyers ran away from the unconventional styling of the 1962 models, and even their chief designer hated them. Yet the cloud had a silver lining Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Dodge, 1962 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation, Virgil Exner, William Newberg

Video: Meet the 1956 Chevrolet Task Force Trucks

Posted on September 14, 2024 by MCG

Chevrolet offered a complete line of trucks for 1956, from pickups to heavy-duty trucks and tractors, all marketed under the name “Task Force.” Meet them here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Task Force

Video: Introducing The Precision-Size 1975 Mercury Monarch

Posted on September 12, 2024 by MCG

Here’s more than you ever wanted to know, possibly, about the Monarch, Mercury’s new “precision-size” car for 1975, in a detailed factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1975 Mercury Monarch, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln-Mercury

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

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