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Video: Cadillac for 1978—Enjoy the Cadillac Hour

Posted on October 20, 2024 by MCG

In this 1978 campaign, Cadillac suggested that the most enjoyable hour of your day is the one you spend driving your Cadillac. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Cadillac, Cadillac

A Minor Chrysler Calamity: The 1969 Recall Wheels

Posted on October 19, 2024 by MCG

Chrysler’s stylish Cast Aluminum Center Road Wheels for 1969 were all recalled by the factory, but somehow a surprising number of them are still around. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Chrysler Recall Wheels, 1969 Dodge, 1969 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation

The End of the Road: 1987 Chevrolet El Camino

Posted on October 17, 2024 by MCG

In Spanish, El Camino means “the road.” In 1987, the Chevrolet El Camino arrived at the end of its journey. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1987 El Camino, Chevrolet, Chevrolet El Camino, General Motors G-Body

Video: The 1964 Ford Thunderbird is an American Original

Posted on October 14, 2024 by MCG

With all-new sheet metal and a bevy of clever new convenience gimmicks for 1964, the Ford Thunderbird continued to dominate the personal-luxury field. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Ford Thunderbird, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Meet Chrysler’s Camaro Fighter, the 1985 Laser

Posted on October 13, 2024 by MCG

In the 1980s, the Chrysler Corporation went all in on front-drive, four-cylinder performance cars. Here’s the Chrysler brand’s Camaro fighter, the Laser. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1985 Chrysler Laser, Chrysler Corporation

Ford’s Answer to the Chevy Nomad: The 1956 Parklane

Posted on October 12, 2024 by MCG

For a single year in 1956, the Ford Parklane squared off against the Chevrolet Nomad in the sport-luxury station wagon market. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Ford Parklane, Ford, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing The 1973 Ford F-100 Pickup

Posted on October 9, 2024 by MCG

Join us for a journey back in time to an age when pickup trucks were still real trucks—simple, practical workhorses. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford F-Series, Ford Motor Company

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