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Bunkie Knudsen’s Big Horse: The 1971-73 Mustang

Posted on September 26, 2022 by MCG

For 1971, the Ford Motor Company rolled out its biggest Mustang yet, with a feature-rich lineup of six models and the mighty 429 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bunkie Knudsen, Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Mustang, Lee Iacocca

The Cars That Saved Chrysler: 1981 Plymouth Reliant K and Dodge Aries K

Posted on December 26, 2021 by MCG

Collectors don’t give them much notice, but the 1981 Chrysler K-cars are among the most historically significant cars ever produced by the Motor City. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Aries K, Hal Sperlich, K-car, Lee Iacocca, Plymouth Reliant K

The Ultimate ’70s Land Yacht: Lincoln Continental Mark IV, 1972-76

Posted on November 5, 2021 by MCG

The Lincoln Continental Mark IV was the quintessential boulevard battleship of the 1970s. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Bunkie Knudsen, Ford Motor Company, Lee Iacocca, Lincoln Continental Mark IV

Video: Lee Iacocca Pitches the 1987 Chrysler Line

Posted on October 13, 2021 by MCG

See Lee Iacocca at the height of his powers as a TV spokesman as he pitches the 1987 cars from Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Lee Iacocca, Plymouth

Video: Lee Iacocca Introduces the 1982 Chrysler LeBaron

Posted on May 19, 2021 by MCG

Let’s Join Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca as he introduces yet another member of the K-car family, the luxury-flavored Chrysler LeBaron. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler LeBaron, Lee Iacocca, Stellantis

Video: Introducing the 1975 Ford Granada

Posted on December 2, 2020 by MCG

Repackaging the lowly Maverick as a “Luxury Compact,” in 1975 Ford rolled out the Granada. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Granada, Ford Motor Company, Lee Iacocca

Video: Lee Iacocca Launches the Eagle Brand, 1988

Posted on November 19, 2020 by MCG

In 1988, Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca announced what he called “the first new North American car brand in 30 years,” and its name was Eagle.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Eagle, Lee Iacocca

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