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Wait, This is a Dodge Aspen? The 1977-80 Monteverdi Sierra

Posted on June 11, 2023 by MCG

It may look nothing like a malaise-era Mopar, but under its Swiss-Italian sheet metal the 1977-80 Monteverdi is a Dodge Aspen. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler 318 V8, Dodge Aspen, Monteverdi Sierra

Video: See the USA in your 1972 Chevelle

Posted on June 10, 2023 by MCG

Let’s meet a typical American family on vacation with their 1972 Chevelle Malibu. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevelle Malibu, Chevrolet, See the USA in your Chevrolet

Yet Another General Motors EV Experiment: 1979 Electrovette

Posted on June 7, 2023 by MCG

As we’ve noted before, General Motors has been experimenting with electric vehicles throughout its history. Here’s an example from 1979, the Electrovette. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Electrovette, General Motors

Video: Jackie Gleason Presents the 1956 Buick Roadmaster

Posted on June 6, 2023 by MCG

Here’s TV and movie comedian Jackie Gleason, star of The Honeymooners, to tell you all about the 1956 Buick Roadmaster. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Buick, Buick Roadmaster, Jackie Gleason

GM’s NASCAR Aero Warriors: 1986 Chevy Aerocoupe and Pontiac 2+2

Posted on June 6, 2023 by MCG

Fifteen years after the original NASCAR aero wars, General Motors revived the strategy with the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 and Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2, Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, NASCAR

America’s First All-Steel Station Wagon: 1946 Willys Jeep

Posted on June 2, 2023 by MCG

One of the the smallest automakers, Willys-Overland, produced one of the industry’s more significant innovations: the all-steel station wagon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1946 Willys Jeep Station Wagon, Brooks Stevens, Charles E. Sorensen, Willys-Overland Motors

Video: WWII Army Mechanics Customize a Jeep

Posted on June 1, 2023 by MCG

Check out this wild customized Jeep built by two Army Air Force soldiers serving in the South Pacific in 1945. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford GPW, Jeep, Willys MB

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