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Video: Catch Dodge Fever in the 1968 Charger

Posted on March 16, 2024 by MCG

Here’s Dodge girl Joan Parker to show you the new ’68 Charger and help you catch a case of Dodge Fever. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Dodge Charger, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Fever, Joan Parker

Chevy Joins the Personal Luxury Battle: 1970 Monte Carlo

Posted on March 14, 2024 by MCG

Chevrolet finally entered the personal-luxury coupe category in 1970, and that meant trouble for every other carmaker in the class. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet

Rocket Rarity: The 1964-65 Oldsmobile Jetstar I

Posted on March 12, 2024 by MCG

In 1964, the Jetstar I was introduced to fill a niche in the Oldsmobile lineup—one that might not really exist, as things turned out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Jetstar I

Video: The 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Drives Itself!

Posted on March 9, 2024 by MCG

Watch this. With the help of some 1970s-style special effects, the 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic can drive itself. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1974 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, Chevrolet

The End of the Chrome-Bumpers Era: 1972 Corvette

Posted on March 7, 2024 by MCG

For many Corvette enthusiasts, 1972 marks the end of an age: This was the final year of chrome bumpers front and rear on America’s Sports Car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette

A Barracuda That Could Have Been: The 1967 Formula SX

Posted on March 5, 2024 by MCG

A 22-year old Chrysler stylist created this daring design for the 1967 Barracuda, but in the end management took a more conservative approach. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Plymouth Barracuda, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

The Aero Birds: 1983-88 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on March 2, 2024 by MCG

The Thunderbird entered the aerodynamic era with the ninth-generation T-Bird introduced in 1983, and its slick shape soon proved itself in NASCAR.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Aero Bird, Bill Elliott, Ford, Ford Thunderbird

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