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MCG Executive Briefing for July 4, 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 by MCG

The Shockwave jet-powered exhibition truck burst into flames and crashed at an air show in Michigan, killing driver Chris Darnell. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Chuck Jordan’s Calling Card: the 1956 Buick Centurion

Posted on July 2, 2022 by MCG

Chuck Jordan’s rise to the top at the General Motors styling studios was propelled in part by his fabulous 1956 dream car design, the Buick Centurion. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 Buick Centurion, Buick, Chuck Jordan

MCG Executive Briefing for July 1, 2022

Posted on June 30, 2022 by MCG

The famed 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C Tulipwood Torpedo could fetch more than $12 million at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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The Triumph of America: A 1933 Chevrolet Film

Posted on June 29, 2022 by MCG

Despite a deepening depression, in 1933 Chevrolet was doing the nation’s work, manufacturing cars and providing employment across America.  Continue reading →

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Time-Lapse Engine Rebuild: Chevrolet 283 Cubic-Inch V8

Posted on June 28, 2022 by MCG

Here’s the latest and greatest in the entertaining Redline Rebuild series from Hagerty: a time-lapse overhaul of the beloved Chevy 283 V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet 283 V8, Hagerty, Redline Rebuild

MCG Executive Briefing for June 27, 2022

Posted on June 26, 2022 by MCG

Former President Harry Truman’s personal daily driver, a 1955 Chrysler New Yorker, is for sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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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

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