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Pontiac’s Two-Door Sport Wagon: 1955-57 Safari

Posted on September 26, 2023 by MCG

Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon, the Safari, shares much with its corporate cousin the Nomad, but there are some significant differences, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet Nomad, Harley Earl, Pontiac, Pontiac Safari

MCG Executive Briefing for September 25, 2023

Posted on September 24, 2023 by MCG

Jeep and Jeep dealers are offering up to $20,000 in discounts to move the slow-selling Gladiator pickup off the lots. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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1955: Buick Joins the Big 3

Posted on September 24, 2023 by MCG

In 1955 and 1956, the hot-sellling Buick division briefly joined Ford and Chevrolet as the third member of the Big Three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Buick, Buick, Buick Riviera, General Motors

Yes, It Flew: The 1943 Jeep Rotabuggy

Posted on September 22, 2023 by MCG

It was said the World War II Jeep could do almost anything—if only it could fly. Meet the 1943 Hafner Rotabuggy, the unlikely pairing of a Willys Jeep and a gyrocopter. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Hafner Rotabuggy, Raoul Hafner, Willys Jeep MB

MCG Executive Briefing for September 22, 2023

Posted on September 21, 2023 by MCG

This 1940 Ford pickup was judged the World’s Most Beautiful Truck at the inaugural Grand National Truck Show. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Mercury’s Muscle Tank: The 1969-70 Marauder X-100

Posted on September 21, 2023 by MCG

For drivers who wanted their muscle in a full-sized luxury coupe with all the trimmings, Mercury offered the Marauder X-100. Continue reading →

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Gullwing Dreams: The 1961 Dodge Flitewing

Posted on September 19, 2023 by MCG

The 1961 Dodge Flitewing was intended to guide future exterior designs at the Chrysler Corporation, but plans can change. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged Chrysler Corporation, Dodge Flitewing, Virgil Exner

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