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Video: Arnold Palmer Presents the 1978 Cadillac Seville

Posted on November 7, 2022 by MCG

See golfing legend Arnold Palmer demonsrate a new Cadillac feature, the Tripmaster trip computer, in this pitch for the 1978 Seville. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1978 Cadillac Seville, Cadillac

Video: Joie Chitwood’s Thrill Show Torture-Tests the 1952 Fords

Posted on November 5, 2022 by MCG

As you know, we love the classic auto thrill shows. Here are the kings of the craft, Joie Chitwood and crew, beating up on the 1952 Fords. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1952 Ford, Ford, Joie Chitwood

Video: A Song and Dance For the 1959 Edsel

Posted on November 4, 2022 by MCG

As we often say here at Mac’s Motor City Garage, there may be no better way to sell cars than with a lively song-and-dance routine. Here’s a musical pitch for the 1959 Edsel. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Edsel, Edsel, Ford Motor Company

Video: Introducing the 1960 Imperial by Chrysler

Posted on November 2, 2022 by MCG

The Imperial is a car worthy of heads of state and captains of industry, as we learn in this original 1960 campaign from the Chrysler Corporation.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Imperial, Chrysler Corporation

Unicorn: The 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible

Posted on November 1, 2022 by MCG

Chevrolet never produced a Monte Carlo convertible in 1970, but somehow we can still find a number of them around.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo

Video: Chrysler Design’s Tour De Force, the 1995 Atlantic Concept

Posted on October 31, 2022 by MCG

To be perfectly honest, many concept vehicles from the Motor City aren’t all that memorable. Here today, gone tomorrow. That can’t be said for the 1995 Chrysler Atlantic. It’s a genuine classic. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Atlantic

Video: The Most Incredible NASCAR Move We Will Ever See

Posted on October 30, 2022 by MCG

NASCAR Cup driver Ross Chastain confounded the laws of physics and our disbelieving eyes with his incredible last-lap move at Martinsville. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Martinsville, NASCAR Cup, Ross Chastain

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