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The 1957 Buick Lido: A Lost (?) Pininfarina Show Car

Posted on December 3, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a little-known but fascinating show car from Pininfarina in 1957: a low-slung, Buick-based hardtop coupe called the Lido. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1957 Buick Lido, Buick, Harlow Curtice, Pininfarina

Video: Watch a ’72 Chevy Pickup Towing a Boeing 747

Posted on December 1, 2023 by MCG

Those crazy Chevy marketing guys are at it again. Here they have a ’72 Chevy pickup pulling a 460,000-lb Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet. Watch this. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Chevrolet Pickup, Boeing 747, Chevrolet

MCG Executive Briefing for December 1, 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023 by MCG

Tesla has officially begun deliveries of the Cybertruck with prices starting at $60,990. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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A Stovebolt Rebirth: The 1962 Chevrolet Inline 6

Posted on November 30, 2023 by MCG

From 1929 through 1954, Chevrolet was known largely for its rugged and reliable inline sixes. For 1962, the trusty stovebolt was reborn. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Six, Hi-Thrift, Turbo-Thrift

Act II: The Second-Generation 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado

Posted on November 28, 2023 by MCG

The original 1966-70 Toronado was a tough act to follow, but Oldsmobile found some success with the distinctive 1971 remake. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1971 Toronado, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado

MCG Executive Briefing for November 27, 2023

Posted on November 26, 2023 by MCG

Porsche is killing the Panamera Sport Turismo due to lack of demand for station wagons. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1964 Studebaker Daytona Convertible is Built for Fun

Posted on November 25, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a vacation adventure in the 1964 Studebaker Lark Daytona Convertible. It was the last convertible ever produced by the Indiana automaker, as things turned out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Studebaker, Studebaker

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