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
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Video: Marketing the 1971 Chevrolet Pickups
The people at Chevrolet have a great deal for you on their 1971 half-ton pickups. Check it out! Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for November 23, 2020
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
1929-31 Viking — A Lost General Motors Brand
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
MCG Executive Briefing for November 20, 2020
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
Video: Lee Iacocca Launches the Eagle Brand, 1988
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
The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942
The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading