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Video: The 1964 Ford Thunderbird is an American Original

Posted on October 14, 2024 by MCG

With all-new sheet metal and a bevy of clever new convenience gimmicks for 1964, the Ford Thunderbird continued to dominate the personal-luxury field. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Ford Thunderbird, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Meet Chrysler’s Camaro Fighter, the 1985 Laser

Posted on October 13, 2024 by MCG

In the 1980s, the Chrysler Corporation went all in on front-drive, four-cylinder performance cars. Here’s the Chrysler brand’s Camaro fighter, the Laser. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1985 Chrysler Laser, Chrysler Corporation

Ford’s Answer to the Chevy Nomad: The 1956 Parklane

Posted on October 12, 2024 by MCG

For a single year in 1956, the Ford Parklane squared off against the Chevrolet Nomad in the sport-luxury station wagon market. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Ford Parklane, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing The 1973 Ford F-100 Pickup

Posted on October 9, 2024 by MCG

Join us for a journey back in time to an age when pickup trucks were still real trucks—simple, practical workhorses. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford F-Series, Ford Motor Company

1948: How the Cadillac Tailfin Was Born

Posted on October 8, 2024 by MCG

Tailfins became the signature feature of automobile styling throughout the Motor CIty in the 1950s. Here’s where they got their start: with the 1948 Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1948 Cadillac, Cadillac, Cadillac tailfins, General Motors, Harley Earl

Trading on a Name: the 1977-79 Ford LTD II

Posted on October 6, 2024 by MCG

The Ford Motor Company saw the LTD name as a powerful selling tool in the 1970s, as the ’77-’79 LTD II illustrates. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford LTD II, Ford Motor Company

Video: 1965 Rambler Ambassador, the Sensible Spectacular

Posted on October 5, 2024 by MCG

With all-new exterior sheet metal, the 1965 Rambler Ambassador set forth to do battle in the fierce market for full-sized cars in the USA. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Rambler Ambassador, American Motors

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