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Sports Car Dreams: The 1969 Oldsmobile XP-888GT

Posted on October 19, 2023 by MCG

There was probably little hope that this neat little Oldsmobile sports car would ever see producion, but it’s a tantalizing what-if.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged General Motors, Oldsmobile, XP-888GT

Cut-Rate Cadillac: The 1965-76 Calais

Posted on October 18, 2023 by MCG

A stripped-down Cadillac seems like a contradiction in terms, but from 1965 through 1976, GM’s premium brand offered a cut-rate base model—sort of.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, Cadillac Calais

The Plexiglas Car: 1968 Rohm & Haas Explorer V

Posted on October 16, 2023 by MCG

One word: plastics. Rohm & Haas, makers of Plexiglas, created the 1968 Explorer V to showcase the potential of its acrylic plastic materials.    Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for October 16, 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by MCG

Porsche is offering a $590,000 electric pleasure boat that uses the same powertrain as the Macan SUV. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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This Became the 1955 Ford Thunderbird: The Burnetti

Posted on October 15, 2023 by MCG

It may look a bit ungainly, but we can see the basic form of the 1955 Thunderbird taking shape in this pieced-together Ford test mule called the Burnetti. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Ford Thunderbird, Bill Burnett, Burnetti, Ford

Rambler Reborn: The 1964 Rambler American

Posted on October 14, 2023 by MCG

With the 1964 Rambler American, AMC now had a modern, stylish offering that could compete head-on against the compact onslaught from the Detroit Three.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, Rambler, Rambler American

MCG Executive Briefing for October 13, 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by MCG

Jaguar says the 2024 F-Type ZP Edition is the last intenal-combusion sports car it will ever produce. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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