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Video: Falling in Love With the 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Posted on February 26, 2025 by MCG

In the early ’60s, the auto industry was figuring out that women can enjoy cars, too, as we see in this campaign for the 1964 Chevrolet Impala. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, Impala Sport Coupe

What’s in a Name: The 1958 Mercury Park Lane

Posted on February 25, 2025 by MCG

In 1958, the Ford Motor Company added yet another flagship to the Mercury line with the Park Lane. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1958 Mercury Park Lane, Ford Motor Company, Mercury

Video: The 1977 Adult Toys From Dodge

Posted on February 23, 2025 by MCG

Learn about all the fun things you can do in a Dodge truck or van in this famous 1970s marketing campaign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, Dodge Ram, Macho Power Wagon

The Car Worthy of its Name: 1922-27 Rickenbacker

Posted on February 21, 2025 by MCG

Here’s a remarkable car from a remarkable man: the Rickenbacker, produced from 1922 to 1927. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Eddie Rickenbacker, Rickenbacker Motor Company, Rickenbacker Six, Rickenbacker Superfine Eight

Video: There’s a 1969 Ford in Your Future

Posted on February 20, 2025 by MCG

Ford reached back to one of the more memorable ad campaigns in the company’s history to promote its complete car line for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, There's a Ford in Your Future

The Start of Something Big: The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer

Posted on February 19, 2025 by MCG

The 1963 Jeep Wagoneer was a giant step in the development of the contemporary SUV. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep, Kaiser Jeep Corporation, Willys Motors

Video: See Oklahoma in the 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS

Posted on February 18, 2025 by MCG

Who wouldn’t want to travel the entire state of Oklahoma in a brand-new 1964 Malibu Super Sport? We know we would. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Chevelle, 1964 Malibu Super Sport, Chevrolet, Joel Aldred

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