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Video: Introducing the 1961 Ford Galaxie

Posted on May 27, 2023 by MCG

International glamor is the theme for this 1961 Ford Galaxie spot filmed at the Villa d’Este on the outskirts of Rome.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1961 Ford Galaxie, Ford

1973: Plymouth’s Biggest Year

Posted on May 26, 2023 by MCG

In 1973, Plymouth was at its peak in sales and production. Unfortunately, it was mainly downhill from there. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Plymouth, Chrysler Corporation

MCG Executive Briefing for May 26, 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by MCG

A 1972 De Tomaso Panera that was featured in the Fast & Furious movie franchise will be offered at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: The 1955 GM Motorama in Color

Posted on May 24, 2023 by MCG

The 1955 Motorama was surely one of the greatest ever, with a hall-of-fame lineup of General Motors dream cars. See them all here in color. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1955 Chevrolet Biscayne, 1955 GM Motorama, LaSalle II, Pontiac Strato-Star

Rambler Joins the V8 Race: The 1956-66 AMC V8

Posted on May 22, 2023 by MCG

In the ’50s, every U.S. car manufacturer needed an overhead-valve V8 just to stay in the game, and in 1956 American Motors stepped up to the plate.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, American Motors V8, Hudson, Nash

MCG Executive Briefing for May 22, 2023

Posted on May 21, 2023 by MCG

The 1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi known as the Black Ghost brought $975,000 at  the Mecum Indy auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: Plymouth Introduces the 1976 Volare

Posted on May 20, 2023 by MCG

For 1976, Plymouth pushed its aging Valiant platform to the side and rolled out an all-new compact named after a song: the Volare. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Plymouth Volare, Plymouth

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