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Small Wonder: the 1946 Brogan Doodlebug

Posted on July 24, 2023 by MCG

It may be small, but it sure is adorable. Check out the 1946 Brogan Doodlebug, the creation of a prolific Ohio inventor. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Brogan Doodlebug, Frank Brogan

MCG Executive Briefing for July 24, 2023

Posted on July 23, 2023 by MCG

Jeep has lost its lawsuit with Mahindra, clearing the way for the Roxor utility vehicle to be sold in the USA. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name: 1950-81 Pontiac Catalina

Posted on July 22, 2023 by MCG

For more than a decade Pontiac was an industry leader, and the Catalina was usually its best-selling model. Here’s a brief but fond look back. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Pontiac, Pontiac Catalina

Video: Meet the ’73 Chevy Vega, the Very Happy Car

Posted on July 21, 2023 by MCG

For 1973, Chevrolet marketed its Vega subcompact as “the very happy car.” But in the end, hundreds of thousands of Vega owners weren’t very happy at all. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Vega

MCG Executive Briefing for July 21, 2023

Posted on July 20, 2023 by MCG

A giant hoard of 125 vintage Chevy muscle cars, engines, and parts is headed to auction in September. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Buster Keaton Pitches the 1960 Jeep Line

Posted on July 20, 2023 by MCG

Here’s the legendary silent film actor Buster Keaton to pitch the 1960 Jeep line from WIllys Motors. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buster Keaton, Jeep, Willys Motors

It Came From North Hollywood: The 1964 Mercury Super Marauder

Posted on July 19, 2023 by MCG

Designed in Dearborn and built by George Barris in California, the Mercury Super Marauder made the custom car show scene in 1964. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1964 Mercury Super Marauder, Ford, George Barris

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