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GM’s Most Obscure Make: The 1920-21 Sheridan

Posted on July 17, 2023 by MCG

In May of 1920, General Motors announced the launch of an ambitious new car division, but the plan quickly fell apart. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Eddie Rickenbacker, General Motors, Sheridan, William C. Durant

The Famous 1969 Pontiac Chain Gang Commercial

Posted on July 15, 2023 by MCG

See how many well-known ’60s character actors you can spot in the all-star cast of this memorable 1969 Pontiac commercial. Break away!

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Pontiac, Pontiac

The Short, Happy Reign of the Ford Crestline, 1952-54

Posted on July 14, 2023 by MCG

The model name is an obscure one today, but frrom 1952 through 1954 the Crestline was the flagship of the Ford passenger car line.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Crestline

Inside the Dodge Li’l Red Truck, 1978-79

Posted on July 13, 2023 by MCG

In 1978, the baddest factory hot rod in the USA wasn”t a car, it was a pickup truck: the Dodge L’il Red Truck. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Li'l Red Truck, Tom Hoover

Video: Let Yourself Go in the 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury

Posted on July 12, 2023 by MCG

Check out the 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury with its awesome bucket-seat interior and see if  you’re ready to let yourself go. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury, Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth

Willys-Overland and the International Harvester Connection

Posted on July 10, 2023 by MCG

When International Harvester made a hasty jump into the light truck market for 1933, it took a convenient shortcut: The farm equipment maker ordered complete trucks from Willys-Overland. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged International Harvester, International Harvester D-1, Willys Overland C-113, Willys-Overland

Video: Dodge Rolls Out the 1970 Challenger

Posted on July 8, 2023 by MCG

Dodge was a latecomer to the pony car sales war n 1970, but it brought pleny of style and performance to the game with the Challenger. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Dodge Challenger, Dodge

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