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Chrysler’s New Twist: 1957 Torsion Bar Suspension

Posted on January 27, 2023 by MCG

In 1957, the Chrysler Corporation separated itself from the Motor City herd by offering torsion-bar suspension in all its car divisions across the board. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Chrysler Torsion-Aire

Video: Marketing the 1966 Rambler Rogue

Posted on January 25, 2023 by MCG

Here’s the sales pitch for the 1966 1/2 Rambler Rogue in an original American Motors spot.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler American, Rambler Rogue, Typhoon V8

How the Corvair Almost Became a Pontiac

Posted on January 24, 2023 by MCG

General Motors originally planned to produce the revolutionary Corvair in both Chevrolet and Pontiac flavors, with the Pontiac version to be called the Polaris. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Pontiac Polaris, Pontiac Tempest

Video: The 1969 Fords Are the Going Thing

Posted on January 23, 2023 by MCG

Check out this authentic snapshot of sixties pop culture as the Ford Motor Company’s own musical group, The Going Thing, pitches the Ford lineup for 1969. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1969 Ford, Ford, Ford LTD, Ford Mustang, Ford Torino

True Story: Ford Flathead V8 in a ’67 Camaro

Posted on January 22, 2023 by MCG

Nothing exemplifies the spirit of hot rodding better than a full-house Ford flathead V8 under the hood of a ’67 Camaro. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Clarence Everett, Flathead Ford Camaro

Every Mile is an Adventure: 1964 Buick Riviera

Posted on January 20, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a ride through the countryside in one the most striking American cars of the Sixties, the first-generation Buick Riviera. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Buick Riviera, Bill Mitchell, Buick

Blue Jean Baby: The Levi’s Gremlin

Posted on January 18, 2023 by MCG

American Motors made a fashion statement with the blue-jeans theme of the 1973-78 Levi’s Gremlin. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged AMC Gremlin, American Motors, Levi's Gremlin

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