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May 2026

The Mighty 300: Chrysler Letter Cars | Mary Agrusa Explores Chrysler’s Legendary 1950s Automobiles – Stories from the Driver’s Side

2026-06-25T13:47:02-04:00

Host Mary Agrusa takes viewers inside a special temporary exhibit dedicated to the Chrysler Letter Series cars of the 1950s. Discover the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of these groundbreaking American automobiles. The exhibit, The [...]

The Mighty 300: Chrysler Letter Cars | Mary Agrusa Explores Chrysler’s Legendary 1950s Automobiles – Stories from the Driver’s Side2026-06-25T13:47:02-04:00

April 2026

Mary Agrusa Explores “Wood You Believe It?” | The History of Wood in Early Automobiles – Stories from the Driver’s Side

2026-06-25T13:27:26-04:00

Mary Agrusa explores the temporary exhibit, WOOD You Believe It?, which examines the important role of wood in early automobile design. Discover how wood frames, body structures, and side panels were used in some of [...]

Mary Agrusa Explores “Wood You Believe It?” | The History of Wood in Early Automobiles – Stories from the Driver’s Side2026-06-25T13:27:26-04:00

March 2026

Unconventional Styling

2026-03-05T16:19:29-05:00

Before European imports made their entrance into the U.S. market, car enthusiasts who chose not to follow the herd drove a Hudson, such as this 1953 Hudson Hornet, which is part of the Savoy Collection. [...]

Unconventional Styling2026-03-05T16:19:29-05:00

Crafting Elegance

2026-06-25T16:00:39-04:00

The first Lincoln Continental rolled off the assembly line on September 2, 1939, with Edsel Ford behind the wheel. Teaming up with Bob Gregorie, his chief designer, and eschewing the long, painstaking developmental design process, [...]

Crafting Elegance2026-06-25T16:00:39-04:00

January 2026

The Edsel…Bad Design or Poor Timing?

2026-01-27T16:06:44-05:00

In 1956, Ford introduced the Edsel, a new division that was intended to fill the gap between the mid-priced Mercury and the company’s luxury Lincoln division. Before its introduction, there was a great deal of [...]

The Edsel…Bad Design or Poor Timing?2026-01-27T16:06:44-05:00

Where Style Meets Utility: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

2026-01-22T10:25:25-05:00

Chevrolet introduced the El Camino in 1959. It was dubbed “more than a car – more than a truck.” This El Camino is a body-off restoration with a period-correct engine, and options, which include air [...]

Where Style Meets Utility: The 1959 Chevrolet El Camino2026-01-22T10:25:25-05:00

The Birth of an American Icon

2026-01-22T10:27:14-05:00

SPECIFICATIONS: Engine: 428 cu.in. (7.0L) Cylinders: 8 Output: 355 HP @ 5400 RPM, 420 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM Top Speed: 127 MPH Weight: 3,472 lbs. Original Price: $4,317 No. Produced: 1,020 (just GT500) Manufacturer: Ford [...]

The Birth of an American Icon2026-01-22T10:27:14-05:00

99 Wins, 5 Championships: The Legendary Hillegass Sprint Car

2026-01-22T10:27:27-05:00

Engine: 312 cu. in. (5.1L) Cast-iron block, OHV, V-8 Output: 212 HP @ 4,600 RPM Transmission: In-N-Out No. Produced: 60 Manufacturer: Hillegass This 1956 Hillegass Sprint Race Car is a significant example of mid-century American [...]

99 Wins, 5 Championships: The Legendary Hillegass Sprint Car2026-01-22T10:27:27-05:00
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