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They Did It His Way: The Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition

Posted on October 10, 2022 by MCG

It would be difficult to pick the ultimate celebrity car endorsement, but here’s one leading candidate from Chrysler: The Imperial Frank Sinatra edition of 1981-82. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Imperial, Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition

The 1957 Unit-Construction Hoax—Wait, What?

Posted on October 8, 2022 by MCG

This provocative teaser on the cover of a 1956 car magazine was so intriguing we had to go find a copy ourselves and check it out.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Auto Age magazine, unit construction, unit-construction hoax

Opulence at a Discount: The 1972-76 Ford Thunderbird

Posted on October 8, 2022 by MCG

The 1972-76 Thunderbird was a virtual clone of the regal Continental Mark IV, but it was priced at thousands less. For luxury car buyers, it was the deal of the century.

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Thuderbird, Sixth-generation Thunderbird

Video: Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, and the 1976 Chevrolets

Posted on October 5, 2022 by MCG

In the 1970s, GM’s most popular division crafted a slogan declaring that Chevy and the USA were one in the same: “Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet.” Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Chevrolet, Chevrolet

Video: How Does a Radial Engine Work? The Clearest Explanation Yet

Posted on October 4, 2022 by MCG

Got three minutes? Here’s a clear and simple explanation of the radial engine that anyone can understand, including the important points you want to know. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Pratt & whitney Wasp Major, radial engine, Radial engine firing order

Syd Mead’s 1975 Playboy Land Yacht

Posted on October 3, 2022 by MCG

A luxury bachelor pad on wheels, Syd Mead’s Playboy Land Yacht was the ultimate motorized expression of the Playboy Lifestyle. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Playboy Land Yacht, Syd Mead

Great News! A 1955 Chevrolet Film

Posted on October 2, 2022 by MCG

Learn all about the revolutionary 1955 Chevrolet in this info-packed factory promotional film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Chevy Small-Block V8, Robert Trout

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