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Video: Selling the 1954 Ford I-Block Six

Posted on September 29, 2024 by MCG

Ford was so famous for its V8s that marketing its six-cylinder models was often a challenge for the Dearborn automaker. Here’s the selling story for 1954. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1954 Ford, Ford, Ford I-Block Six

Year of the Wide Track: The 1959 Pontiac

Posted on September 28, 2024 by MCG

The Wide Track era at Pontiac began in 1959. And naturally, there’s quite a story behind it. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1959 Pontiac, Bill Mitchell, Bunkie Knudsen, Pete Estes, Pontiac, Pontiac Wide Track

MCG Executive Briefing for September 27, 2024

Posted on September 26, 2024 by MCG

This 1938 Brough-Superior SS100 will be among the rare motorcycles on offer at the Bonhams|Cars Autumn Stafford sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Longer is Better: The 1967 AMC Marlin

Posted on September 26, 2024 by MCG

For its final year of production, American Motors moved its fastback Marlin up to the full-sized Ambassador platform. Let’s see how that worked out for Detroit’s smallest  automaker. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1967 AMC Marlin, American Motors, Richard A. Teague

Video: You Belong in a 1970 Dodge

Posted on September 25, 2024 by MCG

Meet the entire Dodge lineup for 1970, from Challenger to Polara, in this original factory promotion. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1970 Dodge, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge

1964: New Feathers for the Ford Falcon

Posted on September 24, 2024 by MCG

Introduced in 1960, the compact Falcon was an important success for the Ford Motor Company, and in 1964 it received its first major redesign. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Ford Falcon, Eugene Bordinat, Ford, Ford Falcon

MCG Executive Briefing for September 23, 2024

Posted on September 22, 2024 by MCG

The 2025 Nissan Versa is the last new car in the USA you can buy for less than $20,000. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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