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Pontiac’s Famous 1965 GTO Tiger Commercial

Posted on August 9, 2022 by MCG

For 1965, the Pontiac Motor Division used a real, live tiger to tell the GTO story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Pontiac GTO, GTO Tiger, Pontiac, Pontiac GTO

Video: Wally and Beaver Cleaver Introduce the 1960 Fords

Posted on August 5, 2022 by MCG

Get reacquainted with brothers Wally and Beaver Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver in this charming promotional reel for the 1960 Ford line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Ford, Ford, Leave it to Beaver

Video: Dinah Shore and Pat Boone Introduce the 1959 Chevrolet

Posted on August 3, 2022 by MCG

With its batwing tailfins and cat’s-eye tail lamps, the ’59 Chevrolet was arguably the most boldly styled stovebolt in history. Here are Dinah Shore and Pat Boone to sing its praises. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Dinah Shore, Pat Boone

What’s In a Name: Oldsmobile 442

Posted on August 3, 2022 by MCG

When the Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964, the numbers 4, 4, and 2 in the designation had a specific meaning, but that would soon change. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile 442

Fastback Forerunner: The 1965 Dodge Charger II Concept

Posted on August 1, 2022 by MCG

This dramatic design was at one point slated to become the next Chrysler Turbine, but instead it foreshadowed the 1966 Dodge Charger production car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Carl Cameron, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Charger, Dodge Charger II

The Miraculous Many-Wheeled Machines of Milton O. Reeves

Posted on July 30, 2022 by MCG

Most everyone has seen the old photos of the Reeves Octoauto and Sextoauto, but there’s a great deal more to the story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Milton O. Reeves, Octo-Auto

When Oldsmobile Built Trucks

Posted on July 27, 2022 by MCG

Yes, it’s true: In its early years, Oldsmobile produced trucks—and by the thousands, too. Let’s take a closer look at them. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Economy Truck

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