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A New Concept of Power: A 1955 Packard V8 Film

Posted on November 22, 2024 by MCG

Watch the entire development of the 1955 Packard V8 and a grueling 25,000-mile test in this truly excellent factory film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Packard V8, Packard, Packard Proving Grounds

Video: Wouldn’t You Really Rather Have a 1969 Buick Skylark?

Posted on November 20, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a closer look at the Skylark Custom, Buick’s classy mid-sized offering for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Buick Skylark Custom, Buick, General Motors A-Body

Exotic Wood: The 1941-42 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback

Posted on November 19, 2024 by MCG

For just two years, Chrysler produced a sedan/wagon hybrid that was officially called the Town & Country, but it eventually became known as the Barrelback. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Barrelback, Chrysler Town & Country

Video: The Turned-On, Switched-On 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT

Posted on November 16, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a fun look at Mercury’s entry in the muscle-car category for 1968, the fastback Cyclone GT, in an original dealer film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT, 428 Cobra Jet V8, Mercury

Pierce-Arrow’s Art Deco Masterpiece: The 1933 Silver Arrow

Posted on November 14, 2024 by MCG

Only five were ever built, but they were enough to establish the Silver Arrow as one of the most beautiful cars of America’s classic era. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Philip O. Wright, Pierce-Arrow, Pierce-Arrow Silver Arrow

14-Karat Dreams: The Gold-Plated 1953 Lincoln Anniversary

Posted on November 12, 2024 by MCG

For the 50th anniversary of the Ford Motor Company, Lincoln built one special Capri convertible with 14-karat gold-plated trim and named it the Anniversary. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Lincoln Anniversary, Ford Motor Company, Lincoln

Video: The 1963 NHRA Winternationals Custom Car Show

Posted on November 10, 2024 by MCG

Join us for a quick tour of the colorful 1963 Winternationals car show, a major event on the classic rod & custom scene. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods | Tagged Bill Cushenberry Sillhouette, Gene Winfield Solar Scene, Lil' Coffin 1932 Ford, Pontiac X-400, Winternationals Custom Car Show

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