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In Buick’s Wildest Dreams: The 1954 Wildcat II

Posted on December 15, 2024 by MCG

One of the most radical of the Buick dream cars produced for the GM Motorama was the 1954 Wildcat II. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Buick Wildcat II, Buick, General Motors, GM Motorama

Video: Road Testing the 1973 Ford Country Squire

Posted on December 13, 2024 by MCG

Join the world’s most patient Ford salesman as he takes an unusually demanding shopper for a road test of the 1973 Country Squire. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Ford Country Squire, Ford, Ford Magic Doorgate

MCG Executive Briefing for December 13, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by MCG

This 1959 Ferrari Spider California is expected to bring up to $14 million at the Broad Arrows Amelia Island auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Cadillac’s Great Leap Forward: The 1912 Electric Starter

Posted on December 12, 2024 by MCG

If you had to name the auto industry’s single greatest advance, one leading candidate would have to be the 1912 Cadillac electric starter developed by Charles F. Kettering. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Self Starter, Charles F. Kettering, Henry Leland

Pontiac by Hurst: The 1970-72 Grand Prix SSJ

Posted on December 11, 2024 by MCG

Everyone knows the Hurst Oldsmobiles, but there was a Hurst Pontiac, too, briefly. Meet the 1970-72 Grand Prix SSJ by Hurst. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged George Hurst, Pontiac, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ

The Low Down: A 1940 Chevrolet Film

Posted on December 10, 2024 by MCG

Here’s a clever explanation of how center of gravity affects vehicle ride and handling in an original 1940 Chevrolet film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1940 Chevrolet, Chevrolet, Jam Handy

MCG Executive Briefing for December 9, 2024

Posted on December 8, 2024 by MCG

This 1955 Mercedes Gullwing from the Academy of Art University collection goes to auction in February. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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