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Video: The ’71 Plymouth Satellite is America’s Lowest-Priced 2-Door Intermediate

Posted on March 30, 2025 by MCG

The 1971 Plymouth Satellite arrived with bold new styling and an equally bold claim: Here was the lowest-priced two-door intermediate in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Plymouth Satellite, Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

A Mercury for Misers: The 1956 Medalist

Posted on March 29, 2025 by MCG

For the car shoppers of 1956 who wanted the prestige of a premium car without the costly premium features, Mercury offered the stripped-down Medalist. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: 1955 Ford Fairlane

Posted on March 27, 2025 by MCG

While the names of many car models are often pulled out of thin air by the Motor City’s automakers, the Fairlane name is rooted in Ford family lore. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Ford Fairlane, Fair Lane, Ford, Ford Fairlane, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

Inside The American Motors Gen 2/Gen 3 V8, 1966-91

Posted on March 25, 2025 by MCG

Engineered on a strict budget, the AMC Gen 2 and Gen 3 V8s powered AMC and Jeep vehicles from 1966 through 1991, well into the Chrysler era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gen 2 V8, AMC Gen 3 V8, American Motors

Video: The 1967 Caprice is the Grand Chevrolet

Posted on March 22, 2025 by MCG

The most luxurious Chevrolet yet, the 1967 Caprice Custom was billed as “the Grand Chevrolet.” And fender skirts were back. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Chevrolet Caprice, Chevrolet

New Day at Chevrolet: the 1937 Master and Master De Luxe

Posted on March 20, 2025 by MCG

For 1937, Chevrolet received its first major redesign since 1929 with an all-new engine, chassis, and body, and the result was a far more modern car.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, General Motors

How the ’50 Ford Was 50 Ways Finer

Posted on March 18, 2025 by MCG

The 1949 Ford was a huge advance for the automaker, but it quickly became obvious there was room for improvement. Dearborn answered with a much refined 1950 model. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1950 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company

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