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Saturday Morning CarTune: El Camino by Elizabeth Cook

Posted on February 4, 2023 by MCG

Here’s singer, songwriter, and  radio host Elizabeth Cook with a song about a guy who drives an El Camino. Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged El Camino, Elizabeth Cook

Barbie Meets Van Halen in a 1996 Nissan Commercial

Posted on October 10, 2020 by MCG

Barbie, Ken, GI Joe, and Mr. K himself are the stars of this 1996 Nissan commercial that featured the rock band Van Halen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, CarTune | Tagged Mattell, Nissan, Nissan Enjoy the Ride

Saturday Morning CarTune: One Cab’s Family

Posted on September 26, 2020 by MCG

From the golden age of Hollywood cartoons, here’s a Tex Avery MGM classic about a typical American taxi household, One Cab’s Family. Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged One Cab's Family, Tex Avery

Saturday Morning CarTune: Hot Rods Starring Mighty Mouse

Posted on July 4, 2020 by MCG

The intrepid Mighty Mouse rescues a gang of hot rodding rodents in this Terrytoons classic from the golden age of cartoons. Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Mighty Mouse, Terrytoons

Saturday Morning CarTune: Flip the Frog Buys a New Car

Posted on September 29, 2018 by MCG

Here’s some vintage black-and-white cartoon fun from 1931: Flip the Frog in The New Car. Who knew? Cars can be a challenge for frogs or humans.  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Flip the Frog

Saturday Morning CarTune: Pete Hothead in Four Wheels No Brakes

Posted on December 2, 2017 by MCG

Here’s an obscure but delightful cartoon for your Saturday morning viewing pleasure: From circa 1955, Four Wheels No Brakes starring Pete Hothead. Grab a bowl of cereal and join us.  Continue reading →

Posted in CarTune | Tagged Four Wheels No Brakes, Pete Hothead

Saturday Morning CarTune: Hard on Equipment by Corb Lund

Posted on December 31, 2016 by MCG

Here’s a musical tribute to that guy we all know: the poor soul who can’t change a spark plug or drive a nail: “Hard on Equipment” by Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans.  Continue reading →

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