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Market Watch: 1955 Chrysler C-300

Posted on September 26, 2019 by MCG

At the annual RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale on October 10-11, Mopar enthusiasts will have their eyes riveted to this AACA award-winning 1955 Chrysler C-300. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Market Watch | Tagged Chrysler, Chrysler C-300, Chrysler Corporation

Video: Selling and Servicing the 1933 Chevrolet

Posted on September 25, 2019 by MCG

As hard times hit the auto industry in the early ’30s, dealerships had to rely on their parts, service, and used car departments to keep the lights on and the doors open. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors, Jam Handy

Video: The Five Craziest Cars at the 2019 Goodwood Revival

Posted on September 24, 2019 by MCG

The annual Goodwood Revival is known for its amazing variety of vintage racing machines. Take these five unusual cars, for instance.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood Revival

Trans-Atlantic Hybrid: The Hudson Italia

Posted on September 22, 2019 by MCG

In the 1950s, the Motor City enjoyed a brief fling with the design houses of Italy. The Italia, Detroit iron in Superleggera clothing, was Hudson’s trans-Atlantic hybrid.

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Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Frank Spring, Hudson, Hudson Italia

Time Lapse Engine Rebuild: Model A Ford

Posted on September 21, 2019 by MCG

Here’s the latest time lapse rebuild from the gearheads at Hagerty: the venerable Model A Ford of 1928-31, one of the most rugged engines ever produced.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Model A, Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford

Video: Percy Hunt’s Sea-Going 1936 Chevy

Posted on September 19, 2019 by MCG

Chevy dealer Percy Hunt combined two of his favorite pursuits, boating and selling Chevrolets, with this unique ’36 Chevy cabin cruiser. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1936 Chevrolet, Percy Hunt

Video: The Ford Escort Mark I Story

Posted on September 18, 2019 by MCG

The Ford Escort Mark I became famous around the world—but never in the USA, Ford’s home country. Here’s a quick look back at a memorable car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Escort Mark I, Ford Motor Company

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