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Video: The 1977 Ford Pinto Kicks up its Heels

Posted on March 5, 2025 by MCG

For 1977, the Ford Pinto got its first real styling makeover and a bunch of new features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1977 Ford Pinto, Ford, Ford Motor Company

1937: The End of the Ford V8 Roadster Era

Posted on March 4, 2025 by MCG

The 1937 model year saw the end of the traditional Ford Roadster body style—in U.S. production, anyway. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1937 Ford Roadster, Ford, Ford Motor Company

100 Years of the GM Milford Proving Ground in 100 Seconds

Posted on March 2, 2025 by MCG

You could easily spend six months exploring the gigantic Milford Proving Ground, but GM has compressed the tour down to 100 seconds in this neat video. Continue reading →

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Video: Meet The Dodge-Sized 1967 Dart

Posted on March 1, 2025 by MCG

Here’s a closer look at the 1967 Dodge Dart, the newly redesigned Chrysler Compact now coming into its own. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1967 Dodge Dart, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge

Video: Falling in Love With the 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on February 26, 2025 by MCG

In the early ’60s, the auto industry was figuring out that women can enjoy cars, too, as we see in this campaign for the 1964 Chevrolet Impala. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, Impala Sport Coupe

What’s in a Name: The 1958 Mercury Park Lane

Posted on February 25, 2025 by MCG

In 1958, the Ford Motor Company added yet another flagship to the Mercury line with the Park Lane. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Mercury Park Lane, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: The 1977 Adult Toys From Dodge

Posted on February 23, 2025 by MCG

Learn about all the fun things you can do in a Dodge truck or van in this famous 1970s marketing campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Ram, Macho Power Wagon

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