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The Disaster That Shook the Motor City: The 1953 Hydra-Matic Fire

Posted on January 8, 2023 by MCG

The 1953 Hydra-Matic fire in Livonia, Michigan forever changed the way the Motor City’s carmakers do business. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Cadillac Dynaflow, General Motorrs, Hydra-Matic Fire

Video: The 1953 Buick Milton Berle Show

Posted on January 6, 2023 by MCG

Join Milton Berle and the cast of his popular TV show as Mr. Television sings the praises of the 1953 Buick. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1953 Buick, Buick, Milton Berle

Video: Performance-Testing The 1966 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice

Posted on January 5, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a factory test of  the 1966 Chevrolet full-sized cars that features a drag race with Chevy’s leading competitors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1966 Caprice, 1966 Impala, Chevrolet

Ford’s Slippery NASCAR Scam: The 1962 Starlift

Posted on January 3, 2023 by MCG

Faced with a competitive disadvantage in 1962, Ford made a bold end run around the NASCAR rulebook, and it worked—but for only one race.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Ford Starlift, Ford, NASCAR

Riding On Air: The 1959 Ford Levacar Mach I

Posted on January 2, 2023 by MCG

Here’s one of the craziest and cutest experimental prototypes from Ford engineering in the Fifties, the Levacar Mach I.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Andrew A. Kucher, Ford Levacar Mach I, Ford Motor Company

Station Wagon Dreams: The 1958 Plymouth Cabana

Posted on January 1, 2023 by MCG

Finally, a dream car for the whole family. Let’s take a closer look at the 1958 Plymouth Cabana station wagon. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, John Samsen, Plymouth, Plymouth Cabana

Video: Introducing the 1961 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Posted on December 30, 2022 by MCG

In 1961, the Chevrolet Impala was the best-selling convertible in the USA. Seeing it in action here, it might not be difficult to see why. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Impala, Joel Aldred

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