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Henry Ford’s Baby: The 60-Horsepower V8

Posted on November 25, 2020 by MCG

From 1937 to 1940 in the USA, Ford offered a miniature version of the famed flathead V8 and called it the V8-60. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford V8, Ford V8-60, Henry Ford

Video: Marketing the 1971 Chevrolet Pickups

Posted on November 24, 2020 by MCG

The people at Chevrolet have a great deal for you on their 1971 half-ton pickups. Check it out! Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Fleetside, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for November 23, 2020

Posted on November 22, 2020 by MCG

This 1969 Mercury Cougar with 428 Cobra Jet power and a James Bond film history will be offered at the Bonhams Bond Street sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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1929-31 Viking — A Lost General Motors Brand

Posted on November 21, 2020 by MCG

General Motors launched an ambitious expansion program in the late ’20s, creating four new companion makes. While not a total success, the effort produced some interesting cars, including the 1929-31 Viking. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Alfred P. Sloan, Charles L. McCuen, General Motors, Oldsmobile Viking

MCG Executive Briefing for November 20, 2020

Posted on November 19, 2020 by MCG

General Motors is accelerating its electric vehicle program, pledging to make 40 percent of its product line electric by 2025. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Video: Lee Iacocca Launches the Eagle Brand, 1988

Posted on November 19, 2020 by MCG

In 1988, Chrysler boss Lee Iacocca announced what he called “the first new North American car brand in 30 years,” and its name was Eagle.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler Corporation, Eagle, Lee Iacocca

The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942

Posted on November 18, 2020 by MCG

The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1942 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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