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Act II: The Second-Generation 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on November 28, 2023 by MCG

The original 1966-70 Toronado was a tough act to follow, but Oldsmobile found some success with the distinctive 1971 remake. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Toronado, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado

Video: The 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible is Built for Fun

Posted on November 25, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a vacation adventure in the 1964 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible. It was the last convertible ever produced by the Indiana automaker, as things turned out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Studebaker, Studebaker

Video: Sid Caesar Pitches the 1971 Ford Mustang

Posted on November 22, 2023 by MCG

The ham is cooking in this memorable campaign for the 1971 Ford Mustang starring the gifted sketch comedian SId Caesar. Continue reading →

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When They Almost Shrank the Lincoln Continental Mark V

Posted on November 20, 2023 by MCG

At one point in the development of the Continental Mark V,  the luxury coupe was shrunk down to intermediate size, and it looked an awful lot like a Pontiac,too Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Co., Lincoln, Lincoln Contiental Mark V

Oldsmobile’s Legendary 1957-58 J2 Package

Posted on November 19, 2023 by MCG

While the J2 package was offered for only two years, it earned a permanent place in Oldsmobile performance lore.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile J2

Video: Introducing the 1968 Nova Super Sport

Posted on November 18, 2023 by MCG

For performance enthusiasts seeking big horsepower without all the fancy folderol, Chevrolet offered the Nova Super Sport. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Chevrolet Nova SS, Chevrolet

Gearing for War: The Motor City’s 1942 Blackout Cars

Posted on November 16, 2023 by MCG

It’s been said that chrome is the offical color of  the U.S. auto industry. But in support of the war effort, the brightwork was banished from the final run of 1942 models. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Blackout Cars

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