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Video: The Delightful, De-Lovely DeSoto For 1956

Posted on April 14, 2023 by MCG

For 1956, DeSoto was sporting taller tailfins, larger and more powerful hemi V8s, and a theme song borrowed from Cole Porter. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1956 DeSoto, Desoto

MCG Executive Briefing for April 14, 2023

Posted on April 13, 2023 by MCG

The 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2 will offer severe-duty suspension pieces, 35-inch tires, and special trim. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: This is Buick 1960

Posted on April 12, 2023 by MCG

A full 20-piece orchestra provides the fanfare for this introduction to the complete 1960 Buick line: LeSabre, Invicta, and Electra.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Buick, Buick, Buick Electra', Buick Invicta, Buick LeSabre

American Motors Goes Drag Racing: 1969 AMX Super Stock

Posted on April 12, 2023 by MCG

Nobody expected sleepy little American Motors to offer a factory drag car, but the 1969 AMX Super Stock quickly proved to be a winner. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged American Motors, AMX Super Stock, Hurst Performance, Shirley Shahan

Cars Cut From a Different Cloth: Weymann Fabric Bodies

Posted on April 10, 2023 by MCG

An automobile with a fabric skin? In the 1920s, it was actually a fairly sound idea. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Charles T. Weymann, Weymann Bodies

MCG Executive Briefing for April 10, 2023

Posted on April 9, 2023 by MCG

Tesla has once again slashed prices as it takes aim at its production goal of 1.8 million vehicles in 2023. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Ford’s Forgotten Y-Block: the 1952-57 Lincoln V8

Posted on April 8, 2023 by MCG

While we don’t think of the 1952-57 Lincoln V8 as a high-performance engine, in fact it did quite well for itself when it did race. Here are a few of its secrets. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Lincoln Y-BLock V8

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