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Video: Chevrolet’s 1961 Magic Ride Campaign

Posted on April 24, 2023 by MCG

Now here’s a wild idea: an automobile ad that barely shows the car. Because it’s invisible. Check out the 1961 Chevrolet Magic Ride campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Magic Ride

The Case of the Methodical Men: A Rare 1959 Corvair Film

Posted on April 22, 2023 by MCG

This super-rare 1959 film takes us behind the scenes for the design, development, and production of the 1960 Corvair. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Corvair, Chevrolet Corvair

A Hybrid Pioneer: 1980 Briggs & Stratton Gasoline/Electric

Posted on April 21, 2023 by MCG

Making clever use of the available components and technology, way back in 1980 Briggs & Stratton created a gasoline/electric hybrid. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Briggs & Stratton, Briggs & Stratton Hybrid

The Engine That Changed Everything: Secrets of the 1949 Cadillac V8

Posted on April 19, 2023 by MCG

The 1949 Cadillac established the pattern for all the V8s produced by the Motor City for the next five decades. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Cadillac V8, Cadillac

The Last Word: A 1949 Chevrolet Film

Posted on April 19, 2023 by MCG

See four decades of engineering history and the latest in automotive design in a cleverly done Chevrolet film from 1949. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1949 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Jam Handy

Video: Charlie Brown Pitches the 1962 Ford Falcon

Posted on April 17, 2023 by MCG

Here are Charlie Brown and his Peanuts pals, Linus and Lucy, to sell you a 1962 Ford Falcon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1962 Ford Falcon, Charlie Brown, Ford, Peanuts

Video: Meet the 1972 Ford Gran Torino

Posted on April 15, 2023 by MCG

Ford’s mid-sized cars received an all-new chassis and exterior sheet metal for 1972, and a new name, too: Gran Torino. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Ford Gran Torino, Ford

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