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Inside the Fabulous Hudson Hornets, 1951-57

Posted on October 16, 2019 by MCG

The Hudson Hornet—sorry, we mean the Fabulous Hudson Hornet—might be the most memorable car the company ever built. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged H-145, Hudson, Hudson Hornet, Hudson Motor Car Co., Twin-H Power

Video: Marketing the 1960 Chevrolet Corvair

Posted on October 15, 2019 by MCG

For 1960, General Motors had a new and different kind of car to market to the American public: the air-cooled, rear-engine Chevrolet Corvair.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, General Motors, Joel Aldred

MCG Executive Briefing for October 14, 2019

Posted on October 14, 2019 by MCG

This track-proven 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Berlinetta was the top seller at the Bonhams Zoute GP auction, bringing $3.174 million. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1954 Mobil Economy Run

Posted on October 12, 2019 by MCG

From 1936 to 1968, the annual Mobil Economy Run was a grand publicity engine for the Motor City’s car makers. Here’s a film report on the 1954 edition. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Mobil Economy Run, Studebaker Champion

MCG Executive Briefing for October 11, 2019

Posted on October 11, 2019 by MCG

This 1941 Chrysler Town & Country Barrelback station wagon was the top seller at the Bonhams Simeone auction, bringing $277,760. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Pioneer Gasser: Ohio George Montgomery’s ‘33 Willys

Posted on October 10, 2019 by MCG

Few cars in drag racing have made a bigger impact on the sport than the wild ’33 Willys campaigned by Ohio George Montgomery.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1933 Willys, NHRA, Ohio George Montgomery, Willys-Overland

Video: Pontiac is Motor Trend’s 1965 Car of the Year

Posted on October 8, 2019 by MCG

Pontiac had a hot hand in 1965 with popular models including the Catalina, Grand Prix, and GTO, and Motor Trend recognized the brand with its Car of the Year award.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1965 Pontiac, General Motors, Motor Trend Car of the Year, Pontiac

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