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Video: 1957 Lincoln at the Eisenhower Inauguration

Posted on May 20, 2023 by MCG

The U.S. Capitol and surroundings in January of 1957 are the backdrop for this pitch for the ’57 Lincoln.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1957 Lincoln, Julia Meade, Lincoln

MCG Executive Briefing for May 19, 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023 by MCG

The Rimac Nevera electric hypercar claimed 23 performance records in a single day, including a quarter-mile in 8.25 seconds. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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The Truck That Put American Business on Wheels: 1917-27 Ford Model TT

Posted on May 17, 2023 by MCG

The Ford Model TT One-Ton Truck was good for only 15 mph, but that was good enough to put a nation of merchants and shopkeepers on wheels. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History

Video: One-Off 1968 Cougar Fastback

Posted on May 16, 2023 by MCG

The Mercury division of Ford Motor Co. never produced a fastback version of the Cougar, but this awesome homebuilt makes us wonder if that was a mistake. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cougar fastback, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar

Tougher Than The Job: 1960-64 Studebaker Champ

Posted on May 15, 2023 by MCG

In 1960, Studbaker made one final run at the pickup truck market with the Champ, which borrowed its styling and much of its sheet metal from the Lark compact. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Studebaker, Studebaker Champ, Studebaker Lark

MCG Executive Briefing for May 15, 2023

Posted on May 14, 2023 by MCG

The Vinfast VF8 crossover EV from Vietnam received brutal reviews from the automotive media in its first U.S. test drives. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Wild Future RV: The 1960 Unitron

Posted on May 13, 2023 by MCG

The futuristic Ford Unitron was created to explore the Dearborn automaker’s possible entry into the recreational vehicle market. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Ford Unitron, Dean Beck, Ford, George Walker

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