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Sport Wagon Dreams: The 1990 Oldsmobile Expression

Posted on June 25, 2022 by MCG

The stunning 1990 Oldsmobile Expression concept was designed to be the station wagon of the future. But soon the world would learn that the station wagon didn’t have much of a future, and neither did Oldsmobile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1990 Oldsmobile Expression, Oldsmobile

Millions of Masterpieces: A 1948 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 22, 2022 by MCG

Courtesy of Chevrolet, here’s an up-close look at the state of the art in auto manufacturing in 1948.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1948 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Jam Handy

The Queen of Cadillacs: 1974-76 Fleetwood Talisman

Posted on June 21, 2022 by MCG

In Cadillac’s fabulous brougham era, there was one Caddy that was even more decadent than the rest: the 1974-76 Fleetwood Talisman. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Fleetwood Talisman

Grace Under Pressure: 1935-36 Auburn Supercharged Straight 8

Posted on June 18, 2022 by MCG

In 1935-36, Auburn did as much as any automaker to introduce the concept of supercharging to the American car-buying public. Continue reading →

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When Plymouth Sold Trucks

Posted on June 16, 2022 by MCG

It’s true: For a brief time, the Plymouth product line included pickup trucks. Here’s a quick rundown. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Plymouth, Plymouth Pickup

Last of The Breed: 1979 Ford Ranchero

Posted on June 15, 2022 by MCG

For the Ranchero, Ford’s sporty passenger car-based pickup, 1979 was the end of the line. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford, Ford Motor Co., Ford Ranchero

Into the Sixties with Ford: A 1960 Film

Posted on June 14, 2022 by MCG

Here’s everything happening at Ford’s expansive Dearborn operations for 1960, as recorded in a beautiful color film.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Ford, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Ford Rouge Plant

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